Pork, Ginger, and Delicata Stir-Fry

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So much tastier (and healthier!) than takeout. This delicata squash and pork tenderloin stir-fry offers a satisfying mix of protein and carbs--all for just 330 calories per serving.

Pork Ginger Delicata Stir-Fry
Photo: Jason Donnelly
Prep Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
5 cups

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup reduced-sodium chicken broth

  • ¼ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce

  • 2 tablespoon rice vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon red curry paste

  • 3 tablespoon vegetable oil

  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper

  • ½ pound pork tenderloin, cut into 1-inch cubes

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger

  • 1 pound delicata squash, washed, trimmed, quartered lengthwise, seeded, and cut into 1-inch pieces

  • 6 ounce green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces

  • 6 green onions, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces

  • Hot cooked rice

Directions

  1. For sauce: In a small bowl combine broth, soy sauce, vinegars, and curry paste.

  2. In an extra-large skillet heat 1 Tbsp. oil over medium-high. Add crushed red pepper; cook and stir 30 seconds. Add pork cubes; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until just edges are brown but centers are still pink. Add garlic and ginger; cook and stir 1 minute. Transfer to a plate.

  3. Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in same skillet over medium-high. Add squash; cook and stir 7 minutes or until browned and tender. Transfer to plate with pork.

  4. Heat remaining 1 Tbsp. oil in skillet over medium- high. Add green beans. Cook and stir 3 minutes. Add green onions; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until browned and blistered. Reduce heat to medium; add sauce, squash, and pork. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, 3 to 4 minutes or until pork is cooked through and sauce begins to thicken. Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

329 Calories
12g Fat
35g Carbs
19g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 329
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g 15%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 37mg 12%
Sodium 789mg 34%
Total Carbohydrate 35g 13%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 19g
Vitamin C 30.7mg 154%
Calcium 70mg 5%
Iron 3mg 17%
Potassium 760mg 16%
Folate, total 103.1mcg
Vitamin B-12 0.3mcg
Vitamin B-6 0.8mg

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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