Healthy Asian Pork and Pasta Recipe Video

Asian cuisine focuses on grains, protein, and vegetables for well-rounded healthy meals. This stir fry is no exception. Made with quick-cooking Dreamfields Angel Hair pasta, it's a fresh dish that is super convenient for weeknight dinners.

Summary

Cooking Time12 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings6
CuisineCourse
TasteMethod
Main IngredientInterest Group
Healthy

Ingredients

 Angel hair6 31⁄50 Ounce (Dreamfields, 0.50 Box)
 Thinly sliced green onions1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) (Green Part Only)
 Sesame oil1 Tablespoon
 Reduced sodium fat free chicken broth/Vegetable broth / white wine1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Cornstarch2 Teaspoon
 Reduced sodium soy sauce2 Teaspoon, divided
 Pork tenderloin1 Pound, trimmed (1 Piece)
 Hoisin sauce2 Tablespoon
 Shredded fresh ginger2 Teaspoon
 Minced garlic2 Teaspoon
 Olive oil/Peanut oil2 Teaspoon
 Snow peas1 Cup (16 tbs), strings removed
 Bell pepper strips1 Cup (16 tbs) (About 0.25 Inch Thick)
 Coarsely shredded carrots1 Cup (16 tbs)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 301 Calories from Fat 71

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 8 g12%

Saturated Fat 1.6 g7.8%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 49.3 mg16.4%

Sodium 243 mg10.1%

Total Carbohydrates 35 g11.6%

Dietary Fiber 3.8 g15.2%

Sugars 6.4 g

Protein 21 g42.8%

Vitamin A 146.3% Vitamin C 70.6%

Calcium 4.1% Iron 12.9%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

MAKING
1) Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; return to pan. Toss with green onions and sesame oil; set aside.
2) In small bowl, stir together broth and cornstarch until cornstarch is dissolved. Stir in 1 teaspoon soy sauce; set aside.
3) Cut pork into 1/4-inch thick slices. In small bowl, stir together hoisin sauce, shredded ginger, garlic and remaining 1 teaspoon soy sauce. Add pork; stir to coat completely. Set aside.
4) Heat olive oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add snow peas; cook and stir 1 minute. Add bell pepper and carrots; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender. Remove from skillet.
5) Add half of pork to same skillet; cook and stir 2 minutes, just until cooked through. Remove from skillet. Repeat with remaining pork. (If pork is sticking to pan, add additional oil, 1 teaspoon at a time.) Return cooked pork to skillet. Stir cornstarch mixture to combine. Add to pork. Cook and stir until thickened and clear. Return vegetables to skillet and heat through.

SERVING
6) Serve pork and vegetables over pasta into 6 serving plates.

NOTES
7) Nutrition information (1/4 of recipe): 390 calories; 30 g protein; 17 g digestible carbohydrates*; 10 g total fat; 2 g saturated fat; 61 mg cholesterol; 363 mg sodium; 7 g total dietary fiber.
8) If traditional pasta is used in this recipe there is a total of 47 g carbohydrate.

Editors Review

Asian cuisine is always known for healthy dishes. Here, you can find a very nutritious dish "Pork and Pasta". Learn here how to make this wonderful dish.
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