Cashew Pork Chow Mein

Dairy Free
Health score
22%
Cashew Pork Chow Mein
35 min.
4
724kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your lunch or dinner experience with a delightful dish that’s both satisfying and packed with flavor? Look no further than this Cashew Pork Chow Mein! This dairy-free recipe is not only quick to prepare, taking just 35 minutes, but it also serves up to four people, making it perfect for family meals or gatherings with friends.

Imagine tender pork, perfectly cooked and combined with a colorful medley of fresh vegetables like crisp celery, vibrant carrots, and sweet bell peppers. The addition of salted cashew halves adds a delightful crunch and a nutty flavor that complements the savory stir-fry sauce beautifully. With a caloric content of 724 kcal per serving, this dish is hearty enough to satisfy your hunger while still being mindful of your dietary preferences.

Whether you’re looking for a quick weeknight dinner or a delicious dish to impress your guests, this Cashew Pork Chow Mein is sure to please. The combination of textures and flavors will have everyone coming back for seconds. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to whip up this scrumptious main course that’s as enjoyable to make as it is to eat!

Ingredients

  • cup carrots thinly sliced
  • 0.5 cup cashew pieces salted
  • 1.5 cups celery sliced
  • 0.8 cup chicken broth 
  • lb chow mein noodles 
  • teaspoons cornstarch 
  • 0.8 cup sauce 
  • oz soup noodles chinese uncooked
  • 0.5 cup onion chopped
  • 0.5 cup bell pepper green red chopped
  • teaspoons sugar 
  • tablespoons water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Spray large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Add chow mein meat; cook over medium-high heat for 5 to 7 minutes or until browned, stirring frequently.
  3. Add celery, carrots, onion and bell pepper; cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Add broth, stir-fry sauce and sugar; stir to mix. Cook over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally. In small bowl, blend water and cornstarch until smooth.
  5. Add to skillet; cook and stir until thickened.
  6. Meanwhile, cook noodles to desired doneness as directed on package.
  7. Serve pork mixture over noodles.
  8. Sprinkle with cashews.

Nutrition Facts

Calories724kcal
Protein14.05%
Fat12.42%
Carbs73.53%

Properties

Glycemic Index
63.28
Glycemic Load
14.78
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
19.049130498067%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
1.08mg
Luteolin
1.31mg
Isorhamnetin
1mg
Kaempferol
0.3mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
4.69mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:724.05kcal
36.2%
Fat:9.97g
15.34%
Saturated Fat:1.4g
8.78%
Carbohydrates:132.87g
44.29%
Net Carbohydrates:122.96g
44.71%
Sugar:19.68g
21.87%
Cholesterol:0.88mg
0.29%
Sodium:1462.82mg
63.6%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:25.39g
50.77%
Vitamin A:5586.17IU
111.72%
Fiber:9.91g
39.65%
Manganese:0.75mg
37.3%
Selenium:26.1µg
37.29%
Iron:5.49mg
30.51%
Copper:0.51mg
25.63%
Vitamin C:19.6mg
23.75%
Vitamin K:22.31µg
21.25%
Magnesium:78.28mg
19.57%
Phosphorus:194.3mg
19.43%
Potassium:456.12mg
13.03%
Vitamin B6:0.26mg
12.77%
Zinc:1.65mg
10.99%
Vitamin B1:0.16mg
10.55%
Folate:35.79µg
8.95%
Vitamin B3:1.42mg
7.09%
Vitamin B2:0.11mg
6.34%
Vitamin B5:0.52mg
5.2%
Calcium:47.61mg
4.76%
Vitamin E:0.59mg
3.92%