Pork Veggie Stir-Fry Recipe - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 3 cups sliced cauliflower
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 2 medium carrots, julienned
- 1 can (15 ounces) whole baby corn, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
- 1 pound boneless pork, cut into thin strips
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 4 teaspoons honey
- 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
- 4 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 1/4 cup salted peanuts
- Hot cooked rice
Instructions
- In a skillet or wok, stir-fry cauliflower in 2 tablespoons oil for 3 minutes. Add carrots; stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add corn and peas; stir-fry until vegetables are crisp-tender. Remove; keep warm.
- Stir-fry pork in remaining oil for 2 minutes. Add onions, garlic, ginger and chili powder; stir-fry until pork is no longer pink. Remove; keep warm.
- Combine water, soy sauce, honey and bouillon in same pan. Combine cornstarch and cold water; gradually add to pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
- Return vegetables and pork mixture to pan; heat through. Stir in peanuts. Serve with rice.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Honey, Nuts.
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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