By the Plate: Pork Stir-Fry
Pork and citrus juices have a natural affinity for each other. Here, tangy lime complements the slightly salty soy sauce.
Full Meal
Calories: | Carbohydrate: gBy the Plate Foods Include
Per ServingPork Stir-Fry |
||
---|---|---|
Makes: 4 servings | ||
Serving Size: 1 cup | ||
Calories | 180 | |
Fat | 6 | g |
Saturated Fat | 1.6 | g |
Trans Fat | 0 | g |
Carbohydrate | 5 | g |
Fiber | 1 | g |
Sugars | 2 | g |
Cholesterol | 60 | mg |
Sodium | 360 | mg |
Potassium | 480 | mg |
Protein | 24 | g |
Phosphorus | 230 | mg |
Choices: Nonstarchy Vegetable 1, Lean Protein 3 |
Pork Stir-Fry
- Makes: 4 servings
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Preparation Time: 10 minutes
- Cooking Time: 7 minutes
Ingredients
1 | Tbsp. | peanut oil, divided |
1 | lb. | lean boneless pork tenderloin, partially frozen, sliced into thin strips |
2 | cloves garlic, minced | |
1 | Tbsp. | peeled and finely grated fresh ginger |
2 | scallions, thinly sliced | |
2 | cups | fresh snow peas, trimmed |
1/4 | cup | low-fat, reduced-sodium chicken broth |
Juice of 1/2 large lime | ||
2 | Tbsp. | light soy sauce |
Directions
- Heat 2 tsp of the peanut oil in a wok over high heat. Add the pork and stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes, until browned. Remove the pork with a slotted spoon; set aside.
- Add the remaining oil to the pan along with the garlic, ginger, and scallions. Stir-fry for 30 seconds. Add the snow peas and stir-fry for 30 seconds. Add the broth, cover, and cook for 1 minute.
- Return the pork to the wok and stir-fry for 30 seconds. Stir in the lime juice and soy sauce, and serve over brown rice, if desired.
Recipe adapted from The Perfect Diabetes Comfort Food Collection: 9 Essential Recipes You Need to Create 90 Amazing Complete Meals by Robyn Webb, MS, LN. Available at shopdiabetes.org, 800-232-6733, or bookstores nationwide.
Additional Foods in This Meal
Starch/Grain
1/2 cup cooked brown rice
- Per Serving
- Calories: 120
- Carbohydrate: 25g
- Choices: Starch 1.5
Nonstarchy Vegetable
1/2 cup steamed spinach
- Per Serving
- Calories: 25
- Carbohydrate: 4g
- Choices: Nonstarchy Vegetable 1