Pork Stir Fry With Baby Bok Choy

May 19, 2023May 19, 20230 11

Pork Stir Fry With Baby Bok Choy - A Savory and Nutritious Meal

by The Chefin Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

428

Sugar

Fat

23g

Pork Stir Fry with Baby Bok Choy is a delicious and healthy Chinese-style dish that is sure to please the whole family. This savory stir fry combines tender pieces of pork, sliced onions, garlic, and red capsicum with nutritious baby bok choy. The veggies are cooked until they are just tender, retaining their vibrant colors and crisp texture. The sauce is made with soy sauce and brown sugar, giving the dish a subtle sweetness and savory umami flavor. This stir fry is perfect for those who want a satisfying and healthy meal that is easy to prepare and full of flavor.

Instructions

1.	Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
2.	Add pork strips and cook until no longer pink, remove from pan and set aside.
3.	Add onion and garlic to the same pan, cook until onion is translucent.
4.	Add capsicum and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
5.	Add baby bok choy and cook for 2-3 minutes until tender.
6.	Return the pork to the pan and add soy sauce and brown sugar.
7.	Stir-fry for an additional 2 minutes until everything is heated through and well combined.
8.	Serve hot and enjoy!

PROS

This Pork Stir Fry recipe is quick and easy to make, perfect for busy weeknights.

The dish is packed with protein, vitamins, and minerals from the pork and bok choy – all essential for good health.

The recipe uses common ingredients that are easy to find in any grocery store.

CONS

This dish may not be suitable for those on a low-sodium diet due to the high soy sauce content.

It may not be suitable for vegetarians or vegans due to the pork content.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Pork is a good source of protein, essential vitamins, and minerals such as zinc, phosphorus, and iron.
Bok choy is low in calories but high in nutrients, especially vitamin C, vitamin K, and calcium.
The dish also contains garlic and onion, which have been linked to improved heart health and reduced inflammation.

	500 g pork , cut into strips
	8 baby bok choy , halved and sliced
	2 tablespoons soy sauce
	2 tablespoons vegetable oil
	1 onion , cut into thin strips
	2 cloves garlic , finely chopped
	1 small red capsicum , seeded and sliced
	3 teaspoons brown sugar