Thursday, December 18, 2008

Apple and Pork Stir-fry with Ginger

Serves: 4

Serving Size: 2 oz. cooked pork per serving

INGREDIENTS 2 Tbsp. peach jam, preferably fruit sweetened 2 Tbsp. reduced sodium soy sauce 2 Tbsp. water1/2 tsp. cornstarch1-1/2 tsp. dark toasted sesame oil1 Tbsp. finely minced fresh ginger root1/2 pound (8 ounces) pork tenderloin, cut into thin strips1-1/2 tsp. canola oil1 cup chopped red bell pepper 1 cup chopped green bell pepper1 cup chopped yellow bell pepper1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained2 firm apples, such as Fuji or Gala, cut into one-inch pieces1/2 cup scallions, thinly slicedFreshly ground black pepper, to taste

DIRECTIONS1. In small bowl, combine jam, soy sauce, water and cornstarch. Set aside. 2. In large non-stick skillet, heat sesame oil over medium high heat. Add pork and ginger and stir-fry until pork is browned and just cooked through, about 3-5 minutes. 3. Transfer pork and ginger to bowl with slotted spoon. Add canola oil to skillet. Stir-fry peppers, water chestnuts, and apples until peppers are crisp tender, about 3 minutes. 4. Add pork back to skillet along with scallions. Stir-fry 30 seconds. Add jam mixture. Continue to stir-fry 30 seconds to one minute, or until sauce thickens. Season to taste with black pepper.

NUTRITION INFOCalories: 296.8 Fat: 7.5 g Carbohydrates: 41.2 g Protein: 18.6 g

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