Pork, Cashew, and Green Bean Stir Fry
May 3rd, 2007
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 pound pork tenderloin, cut into 1/4 inch thick slices
- 4 cups green beans cut into 2inch pieces ( about 1 pound)
- 1/2 teaspoon dark sesame oil
- Cooking Spray
- 1-2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fat free, less-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups hot rice
- 1/4 cup chopped unsalted cashews, toasted
Instructions:
Prep time:20 minutes
Combine the soy sauce and cornstarch in a meduim bowl, add pork, stirring to coat. Cover and chill.
Place beans in a large saucepan of boiling water, cook 5 minutes. Drain beans, place into ice water. Drain.
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.
***Optional substitute: 1/8 cup low-sodium soy sauce and 1/8 cup water
***Optional substitutes: sugar snap peas or pea pods
***Also great with the addition of fresh mushrooms and bean sprouts.
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