Pan-Seared Pork with Garden Shreds

Thinly sliced pork loin quickly pan-seared with vibrant shredded cabbage, carrots, and bell peppers in a light, savory sauce.
- Prep: 12 min
- Cook: 16 min
- Total: 28 min
- Servings: 4
- Cuisine: American
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: $2.43/serving
Dietary
- Low-Sodium
- Low-Sugar
- High-Protein
- High-Fiber
- Nut-Free
- Dairy-Free
- Gluten-Free
Tags
- quick
- healthy
- savory
- stir-fry
- comfort food
- budget-friendly
Ingredients
- 1 pound pork loin (thinly sliced against the grain)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated)
- 3 cup green cabbage (shredded)
- 2 carrots (shredded)
- 1 red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
- 1 cup chicken broth (salt-free)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Slice 1 pound pork loin thinly against the grain. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 cup salt-free chicken broth and 1 tablespoon cornstarch until smooth; set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the thinly sliced pork and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and cooked through. Remove pork from skillet and set aside.
- To the same skillet, add 2 minced cloves garlic and 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add 3 cups shredded green cabbage, 2 shredded carrots, and 1 thinly sliced red bell pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring often, until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Stir the cornstarch mixture again and pour into the skillet with the vegetables. Bring to a simmer, stirring, until the sauce thickens slightly, about 1-2 minutes. Return the cooked pork to the skillet. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon black pepper and 1 teaspoon sesame oil. Taste and add 1/4 teaspoon salt if desired, to taste.
Notes
This dish makes great leftovers. If you prefer softer vegetables, cook them for a few extra minutes before adding the sauce.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 365
- Protein: 34.6 g
- Carbohydrates: 23.3 g
- Fat: 15.6 g
- Fiber: 9.8 g
- Sodium: 89 mg
- Saturated Fat: 4.1 g
- Sugar: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg