Low Carb Sweet and Sour Pork

This Low Carb Sweet and Sour Pork is a delightful twist on a classic dish, featuring tender pork coated in a tangy, sugar-free sauce. Baked to perfection, it's full of flavor while maintaining a low carb profile, making it a satisfying meal choice.

Ingredients

• Pork tenderloin - 300 grams
• Red bell pepper - 1 medium, diced
• Green bell pepper - 1 medium, diced
• Cauliflower rice - 200 grams
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Apple cider vinegar - 2 tablespoons
• Low carb sweetener (like erythritol) - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Sesame seeds - for garnish (optional)

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. Cut the pork tenderloin into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, low carb sweetener, minced garlic, and grated ginger to create the sweet and sour sauce.
4. Add the pork pieces to the bowl and toss until well coated with the sauce.
5. In a baking dish, spread the diced red and green bell peppers evenly.
6. Place the coated pork on top of the peppers in the baking dish.
7. Drizzle olive oil over the dish and mix gently to combine.
8. Cover with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
9. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes to allow the pork to brown.
10. While the pork is baking, prepare the cauliflower rice according to package instructions.
11. Serve the sweet and sour pork over a bed of cauliflower rice and garnish with sesame seeds if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 12 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for low carb diets.
• Rich in protein, which can help with muscle maintenance and weight management.
• Contains vitamins and minerals from bell peppers and cauliflower.

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