Like others, we found that we enjoyed this better doubling the chicken broth amount and doing a full jalepeno, instead of half. Still did not have much heat to it by our rating. Made enough for two and leftovers the next day. We did this with rice and found the leftovers to be even better since the broth soaked in with the rice overnight. It turned out to be better than we expected and prep was pretty easy.
Baja Pork Stir-Fry
This colorful pork stir-fry recipe features pieces of pork tenderloin seasoned with cumin cooked with bell peppers, tomato, jalapeño pepper, and cilantro. Serve over steamed rice for a one-dish meal.
Yield: Serves 4 (serving size: 1 1/4 cups)
Total:
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Recipe Time
Hands On:
26 Minutes
Total:
26 Minutes
Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 221
- Fat: 9.8g
- Saturated fat: 1.3g
- Monounsaturated fat: 5.3g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 2.5g
- Protein: 25g
- Carbohydrate: 7.4g
- Fiber: 1.9g
- Cholesterol: 74mg
- Iron: 1.6mg
- Sodium: 536mg
- Calcium: 22mg
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 (1-pound) pork tenderloin, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided
- 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
- 1/2 red onion, cut into wedges
- 1/2 cup julienne-cut yellow bell pepper
- 1/2 cup julienne-cut green bell pepper
- 1/2 cup julienne-cut red bell pepper
- 1/2 jalapeño pepper, minced
- 10 cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
Preparation
- 1. Combine first 4 ingredients.
- 2. Sprinkle pork with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; toss. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon canola oil; swirl. Add pork, and cook for 3 minutes, browning on all sides. Remove pork from pan; keep warm.
- 3. Heat pan over high heat, and add remaining 1 tablespoon canola oil, and swirl to coat. Add onion, and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add the bell peppers and jalapeño; stir-fry for 1 minute. Return pork to pan, and stir-fry for 1 minute. Stir in broth mixture, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and bring to a boil. Remove from heat, and stir in tomatoes. Sprinkle with cilantro.
Baja Pork Stir-Fry Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Main Dishes
- CONVENIENCE: Entertaining, Family
- CUISINE: California
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Pork, Vegetables
- DIETARY CONSIDERATION: Low Carbohydrate
- COOKING METHOD: Wok/Stir-Fry
- PUBLICATION: Cooking Light
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