Pork & Asparagus Stir Fry

May in Michigan means one thing: asparagus season!!

If you aren’t serving asparagus this season, here are a few reasons why you should start:

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

Course: Entree

Cuisine: American

Keyword: pork stir fry

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4

Calories: 178kcal

Author: Liz DellaCroce

Tender, delicious and loaded in health benefits it is hard to resist this pork and asparagus stir fry.

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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 paste
• 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

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 Information:

Calories: 178kcal | Carbohydrates: 6.1g | Protein: 25.7g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1.5g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 168mg | Fiber: 0.9g

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