Ginger Pork And Snow Pea Stir-Fry
A vibrant, 20-minute stir-fry featuring tender pork, crisp snow peas, and sweet carrots. Tossed in a savory ginger-soy sauce for a deeply satisfying, energy-boosting meal.
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Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthLow energy
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Before you start
Your 20-minute game plan
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Equipment
Wok · Large skillet · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
This makes excellent leftovers. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days for a quick, blood-sugar-friendly lunch.
Do these three things first
- 1Prep garlic clove (minced)
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Next: Slice the pork tenderloin into thin
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Slice the pork tenderloin into thin
Slice the pork tenderloin into thin, 1-inch medallions, then cut those into bite-sized strips. Season lightly with black pepper.
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Heat the cooking oil in a large…
Heat the cooking oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
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Add the pork to the hot pan…
Add the pork to the hot pan in a single layer. Let it sit undisturbed for 2 minutes to brown, then stir and cook for 2 more minutes until mostly cooked through.
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Add the snow peas
Add the snow peas, shredded carrots, grated ginger, and minced garlic clove. Stir-fry for 3 minutes until the vegetables are vibrant and slightly softened.
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Pour in the soy sauce along with…
Pour in the soy sauce along with a splash of water and the sesame oil. Toss everything together for 1 minute until the sauce coats the pork and vegetables.
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Divide the cooked white rice between two…
Divide the cooked white rice between two plates and top generously with the warm stir-fry.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
Pork tenderloin is much easier to…
Pork tenderloin is much easier to slice into thin, uniform strips if you pop it in the freezer for 15 minutes before cutting.
To save energy on days when…
To save energy on days when fatigue is heavy, use precooked frozen rice or pre-shredded bagged carrots.
This makes excellent leftovers
This makes excellent leftovers. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days for a quick, blood-sugar-friendly lunch.
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