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Pork & Asparagus Stir Fry

Prep Time

20 mins

Cook Time

10 mins

Total Time

30 mins

 

Course: Entree

Servings: 4

Calories: 178 kcal

Author: Liz DellaCroce

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
• 1/4 c soy sauce low sodium
• 1 tbs fresh ginger grated
• 1/2 tbs chili garlic sauce
• 1 in bunch asparagus sliced 1" thick
• 2 tbs rice wine vinegar
• 1 tbs sesame oil
• 1/4 c scallions diced
• Toasted sesame seeds optional garnish

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Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, wisk together corn starch, garlic, Shaoshing wine and 2 tbs soy sauce.
2. Add pork cubes and set aside to marinade for at least 15 minutes or longer (in the fridge.)
3. Once pork has marinated, heat a wok or a large saute pan over medium-high heat and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
4. Add ginger and chili paste and heat for 30 seconds to release flavors.
5. Toss in asparagus and saute for 2-3 minutes; remove from pan.
6. Add pork and all of the soy marinade into the pan and stir fry for 5-6 minutes or until browned.
7. Add remaining 2 tbs soy sauce, rice wine vinegar and scrape up brown bits from bottom of pan.
8. Toss in the reserved asparagus and sesame oil and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
9. Serve with scallions and toasted sesame seeds.

Recipe Notes

Good source of iron.

Nutrition Facts

Pork & Asparagus Stir Fry

Amount Per Serving

Calories 178 Calories from Fat 45

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 5g 8%

Saturated Fat 1.5g 8%

Cholesterol 74mg 25%

Sodium 168mg 7%

Total Carbohydrates 6.1g 2%

Dietary Fiber 0.9g 4%

Protein 25.7g 51%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.