Cashew Stir-Fry with Broccoli and Pork

Cashew Stir-Fry with Broccoli and Pork

Stir-frying is a quick and easy way to cook vegetables so that they retain their vibrant color and healthful nutrients.

CAL/SERV :

369

PREP TIME :

N/A

YIELDS :

4 SERVINGS

COOK TIME:

11 MINS

INGREDIENTS
  • 3 tsp. sesame oil, divided
  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced in 1/4-inch strips
  • 1 medium carrot, thinly sliced crosswise
  • 3 cups broccoli florets
  • 8 oz. boneless pork loin chops, cut into 1-inch by 1/2-inch strips
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes or to taste
  • 1/2 cup chopped scallions
  • 1 Tbsp. finely minced fresh ginger
  • 2 Tbsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 2 cups cooked brown rice
  • 1/2 cup toasted unsalted cashews, chopped (roasted peanuts may be substituted)

 

INSTRUCTIONS
  1. In large non-stick skillet or wok heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, pepper and carrot and sauté until tender. Remove vegetables and set aside.
  2. Heat another 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high heat and stir-fry broccoli for 3 to 4 minutes. Remove broccoli and set aside with vegetables.
  3. Heat last teaspoon oil over medium heat and stir-fry pork, garlic and red pepper flakes for 4 to 5 minutes or until pork is no longer pink. Stir in scallions and ginger and sauté for an additional minute. Stir in vegetables. Add soy sauce and broth. Cook 1 to 2 minutes.
  4. Divide rice among four dinner bowls and top each with stir-fry. Sprinkle cashews on top and serve.

Nutrition (per serving):

369 calories, 15 g total fat (3 g saturated fat), 41 g carbohydrate,
21 g protein, 4 g dietary fiber, 374 mg sodium.

 Courtesy of American Institute for Cancer Research