Meat Lite: Spicy Cashew Pork

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
41%
Meat Lite: Spicy Cashew Pork
45 min.
4
387kcal

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Welcome to a culinary adventure that brings the vibrant flavors of Asian cuisine right to your kitchen! Our Meat Lite: Spicy Cashew Pork is a delightful dish that perfectly balances spice, crunch, and savory goodness, making it an ideal choice for lunch or dinner. With its gluten-free and dairy-free attributes, this recipe caters to a variety of dietary preferences without compromising on taste.

Imagine the aroma of ground pork sizzling in peanut oil, mingling with the fragrant garlic and the fresh crunch of baby bok choy and carrots. The addition of roasted cashews adds a satisfying crunch, while the tangy lime juice and rich miso paste create a depth of flavor that will leave your taste buds dancing. This dish is not just a meal; it’s an experience that brings warmth and comfort to your dining table.

In just 45 minutes, you can whip up this delicious main course that serves four, making it perfect for family gatherings or a cozy dinner with friends. Whether you choose to serve it over fluffy rice or tender rice noodles, the Spicy Cashew Pork is sure to impress. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to indulge in a dish that’s as nutritious as it is flavorful. Let’s get cooking!

Ingredients

  •  baby bok choy thinly sliced
  • large carrots diced
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper dried
  •  garlic clove minced
  • 0.5 pound ground pork 
  •  juice of lime 
  • tablespoons miso white
  • tablespoon vegetable oil; peanut oil preferred 
  • 0.5 cup roasted cashews salted roughly chopped (roasted and or raw--whichever you prefer)
  •  spring onion white green separated sliced
  • 1.5 cups savory vegetable (chicken, pork, vegetable or mushroom)
  • tablespoon sugar 
  • tablespoon tamarind paste 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • whisk
  • wooden spoon

Directions

  1. Heat the oil in large sauté pan over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the pork and cook to brown the meat, about 5 minutes. While the pork browns, break it into small pieces with a wooden spoon.
  3. Add the sliced white parts of the scallions and the garlic, and sauté for about 30 seconds.
  4. Add the carrot and bok choy, and stir fry the vegetables and aromatics for about 1 minute.
  5. Whisk together the sugar, miso paste, tamarind concentrate, stock and lime juice.
  6. Pour over the vegetables and pork. Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes until the liquid thickens.
  7. Add the green parts of the scallions and the chopped cashews.
  8. Serve over cooked rice or rice noodles.

Nutrition Facts

Calories387kcal
Protein17.03%
Fat54.98%
Carbs27.99%

Properties

Glycemic Index
87.48
Glycemic Load
8.45
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
23.17478264933%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.16mg
Hesperetin
0.67mg
Naringenin
0.03mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Kaempferol
0.17mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
1.08mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:387.19kcal
19.36%
Fat:24.46g
37.64%
Saturated Fat:6.8g
42.52%
Carbohydrates:28.01g
9.34%
Net Carbohydrates:22.36g
8.13%
Sugar:8.01g
8.9%
Cholesterol:40.82mg
13.61%
Sodium:565.21mg
24.57%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:17.05g
34.11%
Vitamin A:10424.56IU
208.49%
Vitamin C:51.48mg
62.4%
Vitamin B1:0.58mg
38.79%
Vitamin K:29.92µg
28.5%
Copper:0.54mg
26.77%
Phosphorus:256.31mg
25.63%
Selenium:17.34µg
24.77%
Manganese:0.47mg
23.51%
Fiber:5.66g
22.63%
Magnesium:84.93mg
21.23%
Vitamin B6:0.41mg
20.62%
Vitamin B3:3.99mg
19.94%
Zinc:2.86mg
19.05%
Iron:3.39mg
18.81%
Vitamin B2:0.28mg
16.21%
Potassium:552.32mg
15.78%
Calcium:152.13mg
15.21%
Folate:46.69µg
11.67%
Vitamin B5:0.81mg
8.14%
Vitamin B12:0.4µg
6.73%
Vitamin E:0.99mg
6.63%