[NEW] Pork Stir Fry

Tired of chicken stir-fries? Try the other white meat! Pork is a fantastic lean protein to include in a quick veggie stir-fry. You’ll love the full flavor and manageable prep of this tasty weeknight meal.
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Prep Time: 30 min.
Cook Time:
Total Time: 30 mins
4 Servings
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[NEW] Pork Stir Fry

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp. olive oil, divided
  • 1 lb. pork tenderloin, sliced 2 shallots, sliced thin
  • 1 lb. asparagus, trimmed and sliced 1½ cup sugar snap peas
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced 1" piece ginger, peeled and minced ½ tsp. red pepper flakes ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 Tbsp. sherry
  • 1 Tbsp. brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp. sesame oil
  • 1 tsp. cornstarch
  • 1 cup brown rice, cooked

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Instructions

  1. Heat half of the olive oil in a large frying pan over high heat. Add the pork strips and fry until cooked through. Remove from pan and set aside.
  2. Add remaining oil to the pan. Cook the shallots until soft. Add the asparagus and cook for another minute. Add the sugar snap peas. Add just enough water to deglaze the pan.
  3. Sauté the vegetables until just soft (4-5 minutes). Add garlic, ginger, and red pepper. Cook for 30 seconds.
  4. Whisk together soy sauce, sherry, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and corn starch.
  5. Stir sauce into vegetables and add cooked pork to the pan. Cook until vegetables reach desired doneness and sauce is thickened.
  6. Serve immediately over hot cooked rice.

Nutrition Facts

4 servings per container
Serving size 355 g
Amount per serving
Calories 301
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.1g 10%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 73.7mg 25%
Sodium 990.3mg 43%
Total Carbohydrate 27.5g 10%
Dietary Fiber 4.66g 18%
Total Sugars 8.1g
Includes 3.4g Added Sugars 6%
Protein 29.6g
Vitamin D 0.3mcg 0%
Calcium 67.9mg 6%
Iron 4.9mg 30%
Potassium 915.5mg 20%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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