Five-Spice Pork

Five-Spice Pork is a fragrant and savory dish that showcases the rich flavors of Chinese five-spice powder combined with tender pork. This healthy dinner option is both satisfying and easy to prepare, making it perfect for a weeknight meal.

Ingredients

• Pork tenderloin - 300 grams
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Honey - 1 tablespoon
• Five-spice powder - 1 teaspoon
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Green onions - 2, chopped
• Snow peas - 100 grams
• Carrot - 1 medium, julienned
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon

Steps

1. Slice the pork tenderloin into thin strips and set aside.
2. In a bowl, mix the soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, five-spice powder, minced garlic, and grated ginger to create a marinade.
3. Add the pork strips to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Let them marinate for at least 15 minutes.
4. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated pork strips, cooking for about 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
5. Stir in the snow peas and julienned carrot to the skillet, cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
6. Drizzle sesame oil over the dish and sprinkle with chopped green onions before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 20 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 8 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from vegetables, contributing to overall health.

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