Moo Shu Pork

Moo Shu Pork is a delightful stir-fry dish featuring tender pork and colorful vegetables, all wrapped in low-carb alternatives for a healthy twist. This dish is full of flavor and makes for a satisfying lunch that won't derail your diet.

Moo Shu Pork
25 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Chinese
320 kcal

Ingredients

  • Pork tenderloin - 200 grams, thinly sliced
  • Eggs - 2 large, beaten
  • Shiitake mushrooms - 100 grams, sliced
  • Cabbage - 100 grams, finely shredded
  • Carrot - 50 grams, julienned
  • Green onions - 2 stalks, chopped
  • Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
  • Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons (low sodium)
  • Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
  • Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
  • Salt - to taste
  • Black pepper - to taste

Steps

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the sliced pork tenderloin to the skillet and season with salt and black pepper. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and shiitake mushrooms. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until the mushrooms are tender.
  4. Stir in the cabbage and carrot, cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften.
  5. Return the cooked pork to the skillet and add the soy sauce and sesame oil. Stir well to combine all ingredients and heat through for about 2 minutes.
  6. Push the mixture to one side of the skillet, pour the beaten eggs into the other side, and scramble until fully cooked.
  7. Finally, mix the scrambled eggs into the pork and vegetable mixture. Sprinkle with chopped green onions before serving.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 320
  • Protein: 30 g
  • Carbs: 12 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Sugar: 4 g
  • Sodium: 650 mg
  • Cholesterol: 150 mg
  • Total Fat: 18 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
  • Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

  • High in protein, which aids in muscle repair and growth.
  • Rich in vegetables, providing essential vitamins and minerals.

Tags

ChineseLow CarbLunch