There's nothing like good Chinese take-out. Unfortunately, one take-out dinner can contain an entire day's worth of fat and calories. So, if you're craving Chinese food, but don't want to shoot your diet in the foot, try this healthy stir-fried pork recipe. It's filled with lots of vegetables and lean ground pork. With just a few ingredients you'll have a delicious and nutritious meal that your whole family will love.
Healthy Stir-fried Pork
Ingredients:
- 2 cups chicken broth, reduced sodium
- 2 cups hot water
- 2 cups rice, uncooked
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cups broccoli cuts, frozen
- 1 cup carrots, cleaned, sliced thinly
- 1/4 cup onions, minced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 can of mushrooms, drained
- 1 pound + 7 ounces ground pork
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce
Directions:
1. Heat broth and water to a boil in a saucepan; add rice and return to boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes.
2. Add 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet. Then mix in broccoli, carrots, onions, and garlic powder. Cook until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from skillet. Add mushrooms. Cook for 1 minute and set aside.
3. Heat a second tablespoon of oil in a skillet. Add pork and cook until pork no longer remains pink. Drain liquid.
4. Add soy sauce and stir until mixed; add vegetables to the pork mixture. Cook until heated, about 1 to 2 minutes.
5. Serve pork mixture over cooked rice.
Nutrition
Makes 4 Servings of pork and vegetables, about 1/2 cup each. 4 Servings of cooked rice, about 2 cups each
PER SERVING:
Calories 860
Total fat 33 grams
Saturated fat 10 grams
Cholesterol 108 milligrams
Sodium 799 milligrams
If you're looking to reduce the sodium level, simply use two tablespoons of soy sauce rather than four tablespoons. This will lower the sodium from 799 milligrams to 532 milligrams. Another option would be to use reduced-sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos for a gluten-free option. And if you enjoyed this recipe, try our Sesame Chicken with Broccoli Recipe.