High Protein Pork Mince and Vegetable Stir Fry with Quinoa
Savory lean pork mince stir-fried with crunchy vegetables and served over fluffy quinoa. A vibrant, high-protein meal balanced with fiber-rich complex carbohydrates.
Prep
10 min
Cook
17 min
Total
27 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Becky + Lila
Becky created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
17 min
Total
27 min
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Equipment
Wok · Large skillet · Knife and cutting board
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Prep all your vegetables and cook the quinoa ahead of time so the stir-fry comes together quickly.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
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Instructions
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Next: Cook the quinoa according to package directions…
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Cook the quinoa according to package directions…
Cook the quinoa according to package directions until fluffy, then keep warm.
Look for: fluffy, then keep warm
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Place a large frying pan or wok…
Place a large frying pan or wok over medium-high heat and add the sesame oil, letting it heat for 1 minute until shimmering.
Look for: shimmering
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Add the ground pork mince to the…
Add the ground pork mince to the hot pan, pressing it down with a spatula. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes, breaking it into small crumbles, until browned throughout and no pink remains.
Look for: browned throughout and no pink remains
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Add the minced garlic clove and minced…
Add the minced garlic clove and minced ginger to the pan, stirring continuously for 1 minute until fragrant.
Look for: fragrant
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Add the sliced carrot
Add the sliced carrot, chopped celery stalk, sliced red bell pepper, green beans, and sugar snap peas to the pan. Stir-fry over high heat for 4 to 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp and bright in color.
Look for: the vegetables are tender-crisp and bright in color
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Pour the soy sauce over the pork…
Pour the soy sauce over the pork and vegetable mixture, stirring thoroughly for 1 minute to coat everything evenly.
Allow: 1 minute
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Add the baby spinach leaves to the…
Add the baby spinach leaves to the pan and toss gently for 1 minute until the spinach is just wilted.
Look for: the spinach is just wilted
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Fluff the warm quinoa and spoon it…
Fluff the warm quinoa and spoon it into the base of a serving bowl, topping it with the savory pork and vegetable stir-fry to enjoy immediately.
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