Day 256

I am a big fan of stir fry.  Big fan doesn't even do it.  I could eat stir fry every day.  You can change it up with different veggies, spices, meats, and side dishes.  And it's a healthy dish!

So here's what we had for dinner tonight: Pork and Vegetable Sit-Fry with Cashew Rice.

 Cast of Characters.

 Combine 2/3 cup fat-free, low sodium chicken broth, 1 Tbs cornstarch, 2 Tbs reduced-sodium soy sauce, and honey in a small bowl.

 Set aside.

 The recipe calls for 1-lb. of pork tenderloin, trimmed and cut into 1/2 inch cubes.  I bought 1-lb. of boneless pork chops instead.  They were cheaper and are a leaner cut.

 Combine 1 Tbs cornstarch and 1 Tbs reduced sodium soy sauce.

 Mix well.

 Add to pork and toss well to coat.

 Heat 2 tsp oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.  Add pork and saute 4 minutes or until browned.  Remove from pan.

 Here's an up-close of the pork.  It was so tasty!

 Add 1 tsp oil to the pan.  Add 2 cups sliced mushrooms (I didn't use these because neither of us like mushrooms) and 1 cup chopped onion to the pan.  Saute 2 minutes.

 Stir in 1 Tbs grated peeled fresh ginger (I used dried ginger because that's what I had) and 2 minced garlic cloves.  Saute 30 seconds.

 Add 2 cups (6 ounces) sugar snap peas and 1 cup chopped red bell pepper (1) and saute 1 minute.

 Stir in pork and cook 1 minute.  Add reserved broth mixture to pan.  Bring to a boil and cook 1 minute or until thick, stirring constantly.

While all of this is going on, have 3/4 cup long-grained rice cooking according to package directions, leaving out the salt and fat.  When it's done, stir in 1/3 cup chopped green onions, 1/4 dry-roasted cashews, salted and coarsely chopped, and 1/2 tsp salt.

Serve 1-1/2 cups pork and veggie mixture over 1/2 cup cashew rice.  This very filling and very delicious meal comes in at 460 calories.

We did make one little change though.  We added however much we wanted to of that delciously super hot "Rooster Sauce" (Chinese red chili sauce that has the rooster on the label) to our personal plates.  This made this recipe absolutely perfect.

This makes 4 servings and is great for leftovers.

I really really hope you make this.  It's so good.  If you do, let me know what you're thoughts are and if you make any alterations!