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    Home » Recipes » Main Dish Recipes

    Szechuan Pork

    Modified: Nov 30, 2019 · Published: Nov 15, 2011 by Ashley

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    This was a pretty easy meal to make. I didn't have any soba noodles, so I used whole wheat spaghetti instead. This was nice and spicy and we really enjoyed it.

    Szechuan pork over noodles in a bowl.

    Szechuan Pork
    Cooking Light June 2008

    Fresh sliced pineapple makes a nice companion for this one-dish meal.

    Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 cup pork mixture and ½ cup noodles)

    6 ounces soba (buckwheat) noodles, uncooked
    2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
    1 (1-pound) pork tenderloin, trimmed and cut into 2-inch strips
    1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce (such as Lee Kum Kee)
    1 teaspoon bottled ground fresh ginger (such as Spice World)
    ¾ cup red bell pepper strips (about 1 small pepper)
    ¼ cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
    1 ½ tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
    1 tablespoon peanut butter
    ¾ cup (2-inch) diagonally cut green onions (about 4 green onions)

    1. Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water; drain.

    2. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork, chili garlic sauce, and ginger to pan; stir-fry for2 minutes. Add bell pepper to pan; stir-fry 2 minutes. Add broth, soy sauce, and peanut butter to pan. Reduce heat to low; cook for 1 minute or until sauce is slightly thick. Stir in onions. Serve over noodles.

    Amount per serving:
    Calories: 338
    Calories from fat: 23%
    Fat: 8.6g
    Saturated fat: 2.2g
    Monounsaturated fat: 3.5g
    Polyunsaturated fat: 1.9g
    Protein: 30.4g
    Carbohydrate: 36.8g
    Fiber: 1.7g
    Cholesterol: 63mg
    Iron: 2.9mg
    Sodium: 693mg
    Calcium: 40mg

    Big Flavors Rating: 4 Stars

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