Pork & Peanut Stir-Fry

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Servings: 2 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Quick and savory Asian-inspired stir-fry with tender pork and crunchy peanuts
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This Pork & Peanut Stir-Fry is a quick, flavorful weeknight dinner that delivers savory, slightly sweet, and nutty flavors in every bite. Tender strips of lean pork are marinated for maximum flavor, then quickly stir-fried with crisp vegetables and finished with crunchy roasted peanuts. The sauce comes together easily with soy sauce, vinegar, and garlic, coating everything in a glossy, savory glaze. It’s perfect for busy evenings when you want something satisfying and healthy without spending hours in the kitchen. Serve over rice or noodles for a complete meal.

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Pork & Peanut Stir-Fry

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 2 Calories: 187.4

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This Pork & Peanut Stir-Fry is a quick, flavorful weeknight dinner that delivers savory, slightly sweet, and nutty flavors in every bite. Tender strips of lean pork are marinated for maximum flavor, then quickly stir-fried with crisp vegetables and finished with crunchy roasted peanuts. The sauce comes together easily with soy sauce, vinegar, and garlic, coating everything in a glossy, savory glaze. It&# 226;ÂÂs perfect for busy evenings when you want something satisfying and healthy without spending hours in the kitchen. Serve over rice or noodles for a complete meal.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Slice pork into thin, narrow strips.
  2. Combine 2 teaspoons cornstarch, 2 teaspoons lite soy sauce, 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger, and pork strips; let stand for 15 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, combine remaining 2 teaspoons cornstarch, 1 tablespoon lite soy sauce, 2 teaspoons distilled white vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/2 cup water in a small bowl; set aside.
  4. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a hot wok or large skillet over high heat.
  5. Add marinated pork and stir-fry for 2 minutes until browned; remove from pan and set aside.
  6. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in the same pan over high heat.
  7. Add sliced onion and diagonally sliced carrot; stir-fry for 2 minutes until slightly tender.
  8. Add sliced zucchini; stir-fry for 2 minutes until crisp-tender.
  9. Return pork to the pan and pour in the soy sauce mixture.
  10. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce boils and thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
  11. Stir in 1/3 cup unsalted roasted peanuts and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 2

Amount Per Serving
Calories 187.4kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8.0g13%
Saturated Fat 2.9g15%
Cholesterol 45.4mg16%
Sodium 1303.6mg55%
Total Carbohydrate 10.2g4%
Dietary Fiber 0.2g1%
Sugars 0.2g
Protein 17.2g35%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: pork, peanut, stir-fry, asian, quick, easy, dinner, weeknight, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, vegetables, healthy, lean meat, crunchy, savory, wok, marinated, rice, noodles
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