Pork Fried Rice

This Pork Fried Rice is a hearty and protein-packed meal that combines tender pork with colorful vegetables and savory rice, making it a perfect lunch option. With its rich flavors and satisfying texture, it's sure to please any palate.

Pork Fried Rice
30 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
American
550 kcal

Ingredients

  • Cooked white rice - 2 cups
  • Pork tenderloin - 200 grams, diced
  • Eggs - 2, beaten
  • Green peas - 1/2 cup, frozen
  • Carrot - 1 medium, diced
  • Green onions - 2, chopped
  • Soy sauce - 3 tablespoons
  • Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
  • Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
  • Ginger - 1 teaspoon, minced
  • Salt - to taste
  • Black pepper - to taste
  • Cooking oil - 2 tablespoons

Steps

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the diced pork tenderloin and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of oil, garlic, and ginger. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add the diced carrot and frozen peas to the skillet, cooking for about 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
  5. Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet and pour the beaten eggs into the other side. Scramble the eggs until fully cooked, then mix them with the vegetables.
  6. Add the cooked rice and the cooked pork back into the skillet. Pour in the soy sauce and sesame oil, stirring everything together until well combined and heated through.
  7. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir in the chopped green onions before serving.
  8. Serve hot, garnished with additional green onions if desired.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 550
  • Protein: 30 g
  • Carbs: 64 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 700 mg
  • Cholesterol: 210 mg
  • Total Fat: 18 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
  • Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

  • High in protein, supporting muscle repair and growth.
  • Contains a variety of vegetables, providing essential vitamins and minerals.

Tags

AmericanHigh ProteinLunch