January 20, 2021
Asian Pork with Peppers
Sweet and savory ground pork flavored with garlic and ginger goes well with sautéed onions and peppers. Finish with some fresh herbs and a few optional chopped nuts for crunch. I like to serve this with an Asian-inspired shaved cucumber and radish salad.
Servings: 2
Calories: 737kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1 bell pepper sliced into strips
- 1/2 yellow onion sliced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1/2 tablespoon ginger fresh grated
- 1 pound ground pork
- 3 tablespoons gluten-free soy sauce or 1/4 cup coconut aminos
- 1 teaspoon monk fruit or a couple drops liquid sweetener, omit if using coconut aminos
- 1 teaspoon sriracha
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons roasted peanuts chopped, optional
- cilantro or green onion to serve
Instructions
- Heat a large pan over high heat. When hot, add the avocado oil. When the oil is hot, add the onions and bell peppers. Cook until softened and beginning to char, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger and a generous pinch of salt then stir to combine. Cook until fragrant, about one minute more. Transfer to a serving bowl and set aside. Do not clean the pan.
- Add the ground pork to the now empty pan. Cook over high heat, stirring with a wooden spoon or spatula until it is broken up into small pieces, about 5 minutes. Add the soy sauce and sweetener and continue cooking until little liquid remains, about 5-10 minutes. Add back the vegetables and toss to combine everything. Transfer to the serving dish and garnish with peanuts and cilantro, if desired.
Notes
For a leaner meal, use ground chicken instead of pork.
Made without peanuts: Calories: 679 cal, Carbs: 9g, Fiber: 2g, Fat: 52g, Protein: 42g
Made with ground chicken: Calories: 465 cal, Carbs: 11g, Fiber: 3g, Fat: 27g, Protein: 46g
Made with ground chicken or peanuts: Calories: 407 cal, Carbs: 9g, Fiber: 2g, Fat: 22g, Protein: 44g
Nutrition Facts
Asian Pork with Peppers
Amount per Serving
Calories
737
% Daily Value*
Fat
57
g
88
%
Saturated Fat
19
g
119
%
Cholesterol
163
mg
54
%
Sodium
1736
mg
75
%
Potassium
951
mg
27
%
Carbohydrates
11
g
4
%
Fiber
3
g
13
%
Sugar
4
g
4
%
Protein
45
g
90
%
Vitamin A
1863
IU
37
%
Vitamin C
82
mg
99
%
Calcium
59
mg
6
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Asian Shaved Radish and Cucumber Salad
Refreshing and crisp, this simple salad get an asian-inspired flavor profile from a bit of sesame oil, coconut aminos, and rice vinegar.
Servings: 2
Calories: 26kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1/2 tablespoon coconut aminos
- 1/2 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 3 radishes sliced thin
- 1/2 English cucumber sliced thin
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine sesame oil, coconut aminos, and vinegar in a bowl. Add the sliced cucumber and radishes and toss to coat evenly. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts
Asian Shaved Radish and Cucumber Salad
Amount per Serving
Calories
26
% Daily Value*
Fat
1
g
2
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Sodium
89
mg
4
%
Potassium
110
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
4
g
1
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
79
IU
2
%
Vitamin C
3
mg
4
%
Calcium
12
mg
1
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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