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Pork Stir Fry For One

This Pork Stir Fry is a quick, flavorful dinner perfect for one! Made in just one pan and ready in under 30 minutes. It’s a flavorful, nutritious dinner that’s perfect for busy weeknights!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Chinese
Diet: Gluten Free, Low Lactose
Keyword: garlic and ginger stir fry, ground pork stir fry, pork, pork stir fry, rice, stir fry
Servings: 1 serving
Author: Joanie Zisk

Equipment

Ingredients

  • ½ tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 ounces ground pork
  • ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ cup sliced mushrooms
  • ¼ cup chopped onions
  • 1 small carrot -chopped
  • 1 clove garlic -minced
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 cup spinach
  • 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
  • ½ teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • ⅛ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
  • 1 cup cooked rice (for serving)
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Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground pork and sprinkle with salt. Cook, stirring frequently, until the pork is fully cooked, about 4 minutes. Remove the pork from the skillet and set it aside.
  • In the same skillet, add the mushrooms, onions, and carrots. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 2 minutes until they begin to soften.
  • Add the garlic and ginger, and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
  • Stir in the spinach, soy sauce, vinegar, and black pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, until the spinach wilts.
  • Return the cooked pork to the skillet and stir to combine everything.
  • Serve the stir fry over rice.

Notes

  • Prep First: Stir fries cook quickly, so have all your ingredients chopped and ready to go before you start.
  • Switch Up the Vegetables: Use what you have! Zucchini, broccoli, yellow squash, or bell peppers all work well in this recipe.
  • Choose the Right Pan: A 10-inch skillet is ideal. A larger pan can cause the sauce to evaporate too quickly, while a smaller pan may slow down the cooking time.
  • Meat Options: Swap the ground pork for ground beef, turkey, or chicken for a different flavor.
  • Make It Vegetarian: Simply skip the meat and turn this into a veggie-packed stir fry.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 455kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 901mg | Potassium: 913mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 11175IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 98mg | Iron: 3mg

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