Tender, delicious and loaded in health benefits it is hard to resist this pork and asparagus stir fry.
May in Michigan means one thing: asparagus season!!
Why should you start eating asparagus?
1) Antioxidants: Asparagus is loaded in antioxidants which help neutralize the effects of damaging free-radicals. In other words: it fights off cancer!
2) Amino Acids act as a natural diuretic which helps the body release fluids and rid the body of excess salt.
3) Anti-Aging: This tasty veggie may help fight cognitive decline.
4) Vitamins: From fiber to folate to Vitamin K – this veggie is jam-packed with powerful nutrients.
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Pork & Asparagus Stir Fry
Tender, delicious and loaded in health benefits it is hard to resist this pork and asparagus stir fry.
Servings:
Ingredients
- 1 lb pork tenderloin (cut in cubes)
- 1 tbs corn starch
- 1 clove garlic (grated)
- 1 tbs Shaohsing or sherry (Chinese rice cooking wine)
- ¼ c soy sauce (low sodium)
- 1 tbs fresh ginger (grated)
- ½ tbs chili garlic paste
- 1 in bunch asparagus (sliced 1″ thick)
- 2 tbs rice wine vinegar
- 1 tbs sesame oil
- ¼ c scallions (diced)
- Toasted sesame seeds (optional garnish)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, wisk together corn starch, garlic, Shaoshing wine and 2 tbs soy sauce.
- Add pork cubes and set aside to marinade for at least 15 minutes or longer (in the fridge.)
- Once pork has marinated, heat a wok or a large saute pan over medium-high heat and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
- Add ginger and chili paste and heat for 30 seconds to release flavors.
- Toss in asparagus and saute for 2-3 minutes; remove from pan.
- Add pork and all of the soy marinade into the pan and stir fry for 5-6 minutes or until browned.
- Add remaining 2 tbs soy sauce, rice wine vinegar and scrape up brown bits from bottom of pan.
- Toss in the reserved asparagus and sesame oil and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Serve with scallions and toasted sesame seeds.
Notes
Good source of iron.
Nutrition
Calories: 178kcalCarbohydrates: 6.1gProtein: 25.7gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 74mgSodium: 168mgFiber: 0.9g
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Made this twice. Absolutely delicious. My 94-year-old mother demanded it after I made it the first time.
This was very good. Also quick and easy to prepare. And healthy. All the boxes checked, thank you!
That makes me so happy Robin!
I’ve had this pinned for quite a long time, and finally made it last night. It was delicious!!
So glad to hear it!!