Broccoli-Pork Stir-Fry with Noodles

I combined several recipes to come up with this dish that my family loves. It is not only quick and delicious but also healthy. I sometimes substitute boneless, skinless chicken breasts for the pork.

Broccoli-Pork Stir-Fry with Noodles

Average Rating: 4.75

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
YIELD: 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces uncooked whole wheat linguine
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1-1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 3 green onions, chopped
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons canola oil
  • 1 pork tenderloin (1 pound), cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1-1/2 pounds fresh broccoli florets (about 10 cups)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted

Instructions

  • 1. Cook linguine according to package directions; drain and keep warm. Whisk cornstarch into soy sauce and broth until smooth; stir in green onions.
  • 2. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; stir-fry pork 3 minutes. Add ginger and garlic; cook and stir until pork is browned, 2 minutes. Remove from pan.
  • 3. Add broth mixture to skillet; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Add broccoli; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, until broccoli is crisp-tender, 5-8 minutes. Stir in pork; heat through, 2-3 minutes.
  • 4. Serve over linguine; sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 376 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 595mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 9g fiber), 35g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges:
3 lean meat, 2 starch, 2 vegetable, 1/2 fat.