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.
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.
Chef’s Notes
Good source of iron.
Nutrition
Calories: 178kcalCarbohydrates: 6.1gProtein: 25.7gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 74mgSodium: 168mgFiber: 0.9g
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Katherine
I’ve had this pinned for quite a long time, and finally made it last night. It was delicious!!
Liz DellaCroce
So glad to hear it!!
Liz's Lemon Bowl
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