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Pork Stir Fry For One

Make a quick and healthy single serving ground pork stir fry with our easy dinner for one recipe. Ready in just 30 minutes, it's perfect for a delicious, nutritious, and fast dinner. Ideal 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

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground pork to the pan and sprinkle salt over the pork. Cook, stirring frequently until completely cooked, 4 minutes. Remove pork from the pan and set it aside.
  • Add the mushrooms, onions, and chopped carrots to the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally for 2 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and ginger and cook, stirring for 30 seconds.
  • Stir in the spinach, soy sauce, vinegar, and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly until the spinach wilts.
  • Stir in the cooked pork.
  • Serve over rice.

Notes

Expert Tips
  • Prep Ahead: Stir fries are quick affairs, so it's crucial to have all your ingredients prepped and within arm's reach before you start cooking. Chop those veggies in advance!
  • Veggie Swap: This ground pork stir fry is highly versatile. Feel free to sub in other veggies like zucchini, broccoli, yellow squash, or bell peppers based on what's in your fridge or your personal preferences.
  • Pan Size Matters: For optimal cooking, a 10-inch skillet is recommended. A pan that's too large will cause the sauce to evaporate too quickly due to increased surface area. Conversely, a smaller pan will increase cooking time for the pork.
  • Meat Alternatives: Don't limit yourself to just ground pork. This recipe is adaptable to other ground meats like beef, turkey, or chicken for a different flavor profile.
  • Go Vegetarian: Want to skip the meat? No problem. Turn it into a veggie stir fry by omitting the meat altogether.
 

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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