Looking for a sweet snd spicy stir fry loaded with succulent pork, snow peas and a splash of citrus? This healthy, Asian-inspired dish is sure to satisfy with its bold, complex flavor.
When you’re in the mood for a sweet and spicy one-pan dish that is flavorful, healthy and kid-friendly, give this pork stir-fry recipe a try. The Asian-inspired dish has all the flavors you love from your favorite restaurant but made with less fat, sodium and calories! Making this recipe will also help you save money by cutting down on the expense of take-out. This heart-healthy stir-fry combines lean pork with colorful vegetables and requires minimal oil for cooking. This results in a dish that contains no saturated fat and only 3g of total fat per serving. At less than 200 calories, this healthy Chinese food substitute is also easy on your waistline, making it a delicious option to include in a healthy eating plan if you are trying to lose weight. As long as you make sure there is no gluten in the soy sauce or tamari you use, you can enjoy this stir-fry even if you’re following a gluten-free diet. You can even enjoy the noodles, because they’re made from rice!
Recipe yields 6 servings
In a bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, ginger and red-pepper flakes. Add pork and turn to coat. Cover and marinate, refrigerated, 4 hours or overnight.
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the pork, reserving marinade. Cook the pork until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Remove the pork from the skillet and set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk the orange juice, vinegar, cornstarch and reserved marinade and set aside.
In the same skillet, heat the peanut oil over medium-high heat. Add the snow peas and carrots and sauté until heated through, about 1 to 2 minutes. Add the orange zest, garlic, black pepper, scallions, pork slices and orange juice mixture. Sauté until the sauce thickens slightly and coats vegetable-pork mixture, about 1 minute.
Garnish with additional scallions and serve with rice noodles, if desired.