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Broccoli and Pork Stir-Fry

GOOD TO KNOW A stir-fry is an ideal way to cook vegetables: With just a little oil and a short cooking time, the technique helps ensure that vegetables such as broccoli retain their nutrients. Broccoli stalks are as delicious as the florets—use a vegetable peeler to remove the tough skin.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 4

Ingredients

1 teaspoon grated orange zest, plus 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup rice vinegar (unseasoned)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons vegetable oil, such as safflower
1 pork tenderloin (about 1 pound), quartered lengthwise and thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 scallions, trimmed, white and green parts separated and thinly sliced
1 head broccoli (about 1 pound), cut into bite-size florets, stalks peeled and thinly sliced
1/2 cup water

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a medium bowl, combine orange zest and juice, soy sauce, vinegar, and cornstarch. In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium. Working in two batches, cook pork until browned on one side, about 2 minutes (pork will cook more in step 3). Transfer to a plate.

    Step 2

    Add remaining teaspoon oil, the garlic, and scallion whites to skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until scallions wilt, about 2 minutes. Add broccoli and the water; cover, and cook until broccoli is crisp-tender and water has evaporated, 2 to 4 minutes.

    Step 3

    Add pork (with any juices) and reserved sauce to skillet. Cook, stirring, until pork is cooked through and sauce has thickened, about 2 minutes. Top with scallion greens and serve.

  2. Nutrition Information

    Step 4

    (Per Serving)

    Step 5

    Calories: 218

    Step 6

    Fat: 6.5g (1.6g Saturated Fat)

    Step 7

    Protein: 27.6g

    Step 8

    Carbohydrates: 13g

    Step 9

    Fiber: 2.2g

Everyday Food: Light
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