Pork and Vegetable Stir-fry - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
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Calories
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Protein
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Carbs
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Fat
Fast and fresh, this Asian-inspired stir-fry delivers lean pork tenderloin in a flavorful, gingery sauce, without the fat and sodium of greasy takeout.
Ingredients
- 1 whole pork tenderloin
- 1 tbsp. rice vinegar
- 3 tbsp. soy sauce
- 3/4 c. reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tbsp. fresh ginger
- 1 tbsp. honey
- 2 tsp. cornstarch
- 1 clove garlic
- 3 tsp. canola oil
- 8 oz. snap peas
- 1 large red pepper
- 3 green onions
- Cooked brown or white rice
Instructions
- Cut pork tenderloin crosswise into 3 pieces. Cut each piece lengthwise in half, then cut lengthwise into thin slices.
- In medium bowl, toss pork with vinegar and 1 tablespoon soy sauce. In small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons soy sauce with broth, ginger, honey, cornstarch, and garlic until blended. Set aside.
- In nonstick 12-inch skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add peas, pepper, and green onions and cook 7 to 8 minutes or until lightly browned and tender-crisp, stirring frequently. Transfer vegetables to bowl.
- In same skillet, heat remaining 2 teaspoons oil until hot. Add pork mixture and cook about 2 minutes or until pork just loses its pink color, stirring constantly. With slotted spoon, transfer pork to bowl with vegetables.
- Stir broth, then add to skillet; heat to boiling. Boil 1 minute or until slightly thickened. Return pork and vegetables to skillet; stir until heated through. Serve with rice if you like.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Honey.
Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balanced diet. With a glycemic index (GI) of 55 for one tablespoon, honey is considered a moderate GI food. This means it does not spike blood sugar levels as high or as quickly as high-GI foods, making it a better choice for maintaining steady energy levels and supporting overall health. Rich in antioxidants, including phenolic acids and flavonoids, honey offers protective benefi...
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