Spicy Ground Pork Stir-Fry
Easy healthy stir-fry of veggies, ground pork and topping it with either pasta or rice! Simple meal that can be done in 30 Minutes! Stir-fries are so versatile and can be mixed and matched with various proteins and veggies to come together in a one pan dinner! This also serves as a great meal prep recipe and holds up well as leftovers!
Servings 4
Calories 410kcal
Ingredients
For the Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons Asian sesame oil
- 4 cloves fresh garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
For the Stir-Fry and Serving:
- 1 pound zucchini & yellow squash about 3 medium
- 8 ounce package of sliced mushrooms
- 2 tablespoons Asian sesame oil divided
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions
- Salt & Pepper to taste
- Cooked chickpea pasta, cauliflower rice or brown rice, for serving
Instructions
- Make the sauce: Stir all the ingredients together in a small bowl & set aside.
- Make the stir-fry: Cut each zucchini in half lengthwise, then slice each half crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick half-circles.
- Drizzle 1 tablespoon of the oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat, add the pork, and season with salt and pepper. Let cook in pan for 30 seconds, then break the pork into smaller, bite-sized pieces and continue stir-frying until it's cooked through and golden-brown, about 5 minutes. Transfer the pork to a paper towel-lined plated and drain the pan of excess fat.
- Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in the pan, add the zucchini, and spread out into one even layer. Stir-fry the zucchini until browned and just tender, about 5 minutes more.
- Return the pork to the skillet, add the sauce, and stir-fry until the sauce is well-incorporated and the zucchini is tender.
- Remove the pan from the stove. Garnish with the scallions and sprinkle of sesame seeds.
- Serve over cauliflower rice, brown rice, chickpea pasta or whole wheat pasta.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Serving Size = 1/4 of Recipe
*Calories are only for the stir-fried veggies and meat - calorie count does not include pasta or rice.
- We chose Banza Chickpea Pasta, but you could also go with whole wheat pasta, brown rice, or cauliflower rice or veggie noodles if you're looking to go low-carb!
- Easily substitute ground pork for ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option!
