Seared Pork Tenderloin with Ginger Rice and Quick-Steamed Broccoli

Thinly sliced pork tenderloin quickly seared in a savory Asian-inspired sauce, served alongside garlicky jasmine rice and tender, crisp steamed broccoli for a complete and flavorful weeknight meal.

• Prep: 12 min
• Cook: 15 min
• Total: 27 min
• Servings: 4
• Cuisine: East Asian
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $3.45/serving

Dietary

• Dairy-Free
• Nut-Free
• Egg-Free
• Low-Sugar
• High-Protein

Tags

• stir-fry
• quick
• healthy
• savory
• comfort food
• budget-friendly

Ingredients

• 1 pound pork tenderloin (trimmed, thinly sliced)
• 3 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
• 2 package microwaveable jasmine rice (8.8 ounces each)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 12 ounce broccoli florets
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoon fresh cilantro (chopped)

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the low-sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon of the sesame oil, and cornstarch. Add the thinly sliced pork tenderloin and toss to coat. Let marinate for 5-7 minutes while you prepare other ingredients.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and grated fresh ginger and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Add the marinated pork tenderloin to the skillet, shaking off excess marinade (reserve the marinade). Sear for 2-3 minutes per side until lightly browned and cooked through. Remove pork from the skillet and set aside.
4. Add the broccoli florets to the hot skillet with a splash of water (about 1 tablespoon) if needed. Cover and steam for 3-4 minutes, or until tender-crisp. Uncover, stir in the remaining 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil, and season with salt and black pepper.
5. While the broccoli cooks, prepare the microwaveable jasmine rice according to package directions. You can heat both pouches in the microwave simultaneously.
6. Return the pork to the skillet. Pour in the reserved marinade and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and coats the pork and broccoli.
7. Serve immediately over the warm jasmine rice. Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.

Notes

This dish reheats well for next day's lunch or dinner. You can adjust the amount of fresh ginger and garlic to your taste for even bolder flavor. For a vegetarian option, swap the pork for mushrooms or extra firm tofu (if not avoided).

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 367
• Protein: 34.5 g
• Carbohydrates: 31 g
• Fat: 11.5 g
• Fiber: 3.2 g
• Sodium: 950 mg
• Saturated Fat: 1.9 g
• Sugar: 2.1 g
• Cholesterol: 90 mg