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SMOKY PORK STIR-FRY
Craving a yummy stir fry but don’t want to be weighed down by the grease? Courtesy of Cooking Light, this smoky pork stir fry gets its depth from smoked paprika and a thin drizzle of sesame oil. Trimmed pork tenderloin adds a source of lean protein. This recipe pairs well with brown rice or soba noodles.
Ingredients for servings
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2 teaspoons canola oil
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10 ounce pork tenderloin trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces
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0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
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0.25 teaspoon kosher salt
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2 dark sesame oil
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1.5 cups thinly sliced orange bell pepper about 1 medium pepper
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1 cup snow peas
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1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
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1 garlic clove minced
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3 tablespoons rice vinegar
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1 tablespoon lower-sodium soy sauce
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2 teaspoons sugar
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1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce
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3 cups tricolor coleslaw shredded cabbage mix
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3 green onion stalks thinly sliced
Stir-Fry
Directions
Heat a large skillet over high heat. Add canola oil; swirl to coat. Sprinkle pork with paprika and salt. Add pork to pan; sauté 3 minutes or until browned. Remove pork from pan.
Return pan to medium-high heat. Add sesame oil; swirl to coat. Add bell pepper, peas, ginger, and garlic; stir-fry 3 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring frequently. Combine vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, and chili garlic sauce in a bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add pork and soy sauce mixture to pan; cook 1 minute. Stir in coleslaw; cook 1 minute or until slightly wilted. Remove pan from heat; sprinkle with green onions.