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Pork, Cashew, and Green Bean Stir-Fry

Contributed By: DCC
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This is a great recipe...easy, tasty, versatile, fast...what more could you want? If you're craving authentic-tasting chinese food, make this pork or chicken recipe.

Ingredients

1/4 cup Low-sodium soy sauce

2 teaspoons Cornstarch

1 pound Pork tenderloin, cut into 1/4-inch thick slices

4 cups (2-inch) cut green beans (about 1 pound)

2 teaspoons Dark sesame oil

Cooking spray

1 to 2 tablespoons Minced peeled fresh ginger

2 Garlic cloves, minced

1/4 cup Fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth

2 cups Hot cooked rice

1/4 cup Chopped unsalted cashews, toasted

Preparation

1. Combine the soy sauce and cornstarch in medium bowl, and add pork, stirring to coat. Cover and chill.

2. Place beans in a large saucepan of boiling water, and cook 5 minutes. Drain beans; plunge into ice water. Drain.

3. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add ginger and garlic; saute 1 minute. Add pork mixture; stir-fry 1-1/2 minutes. Stir in green beans; stir-fry 1-1/2 minutes or until pork is done. Stir in broth; reduce heat, and simmer 2 minutes. Serve over rice; sprinkle with cashews. (Serving size: 1 cup stir-fry mixture, 1/2 cup rice, and 1 tablespoon cashews.)

Cook's Notes

Serving size: 1 cup stir-fry mixture, 1/2 cup rice, and 1 tablespoon cashews. About 25% calories from fat.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Pork
Rice, Pasta & Bread
Vegetables
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Origin: Asian
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Meal Type: Entree

Nutrient Information

Calories: 349
Total Fat: 9.7 g
Saturated Fat: 2.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 2.1 g
Carbohydrates: 34.5 g
Protein: 37 g
Calcium: 73
Sodium: 463 mg
Iron: 4
Fiber: 3 g