Quick and Easy Pork Fried Rice

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
24%
Quick and Easy Pork Fried Rice
20 min.
6
497kcal

Suggestions


If you're looking for a quick and delicious meal that checks all the boxes for taste and dietary needs, look no further than this Quick and Easy Pork Fried Rice. Ideal for bustling weeknights or weekend brunches, this dish offers a delightful balance of flavors and textures that everyone will love. Packed with protein from tender, thinly sliced pork shoulder and complemented by colorful veggies like red bell pepper and vibrant green onions, this meal is as nutritious as it is satisfying.

This fried rice is not only gluten-free and dairy-free, making it suitable for a variety of diets, but it also comes together in a mere 20 minutes! With the convenience of precooked basmati rice, you’ll save time while still serving up a homemade dish that rivals any restaurant. The combination of hoisin sauce and chili garlic sauce creates a savory, slightly spicy sauce that brings all the elements together beautifully.

Whether you choose to serve it as a main course, a hearty side dish, or even for lunch the next day, this pork fried rice is versatile enough to fit any occasion. You’ll enjoy each savory bite, all while knowing you’re providing a meal that is both wholesome and full of flavor. So, grab your wok or skillet and get ready to whip up this scrumptious dish that will satisfy your taste buds and fill your bellies!

Ingredients

  • 17 ounce precooked basmati rice 
  • pound boston butt pork shoulder boneless trimmed thinly sliced into 1-inch pieces (Boston butt)
  • tablespoon sriracha 
  • cup edamame frozen shelled
  • large eggs lightly beaten
  • 0.7 cup green onions divided thinly sliced
  • 1.5 teaspoons hoisin sauce 
  • 0.3 cup lower-sodium soy sauce 
  • tablespoons vegetable oil; peanut oil preferred divided
  • 1.5 cups bell pepper red chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • wok

Directions

  1. Heat rice according to package directions.
  2. Combine soy sauce, chili garlic sauce, and hoisin in a bowl.
  3. Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat.
  4. Add 1 tablespoon oil; swirl to coat.
  5. Add pork to pan in a single layer; cook 2 minutes, without stirring. Stir-fry pork for 4 minutes or until done.
  6. Add pork to soy sauce mixture; toss to coat.
  7. Add egg to pan; cook 45 seconds or until set.
  8. Remove egg from pan; cut into bite-sized pieces.
  9. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to pan; swirl to coat.
  10. Add bell pepper, edamame, and 1/2 cup onions; stir-fry 1 minute.
  11. Add rice; stir-fry 2 minutes.
  12. Add pork and soy sauce mixture; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Top rice mixture with egg and remaining onions.

Nutrition Facts

Calories497kcal
Protein22.79%
Fat17.72%
Carbs59.49%

Properties

Glycemic Index
20.86
Glycemic Load
39.29
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
23.729130283646%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.23mg
Kaempferol
0.16mg
Quercetin
1.27mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:497.14kcal
24.86%
Fat:9.58g
14.74%
Saturated Fat:2.04g
12.76%
Carbohydrates:72.36g
24.12%
Net Carbohydrates:69.03g
25.1%
Sugar:3.43g
3.82%
Cholesterol:76.39mg
25.46%
Sodium:597.84mg
25.99%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:27.72g
55.43%
Vitamin C:49.77mg
60.33%
Manganese:0.99mg
49.7%
Selenium:34.37µg
49.1%
Vitamin B3:9.11mg
45.53%
Vitamin B6:0.82mg
41.23%
Vitamin B1:0.58mg
38.51%
Phosphorus:313.81mg
31.38%
Vitamin B2:0.5mg
29.25%
Vitamin A:1322.14IU
26.44%
Vitamin K:24.97µg
23.78%
Potassium:648.82mg
18.54%
Vitamin B5:1.85mg
18.46%
Zinc:2.68mg
17.88%
Iron:2.61mg
14.48%
Magnesium:55mg
13.75%
Fiber:3.33g
13.33%
Copper:0.26mg
13.11%
Vitamin B12:0.73µg
12.2%
Vitamin E:1.66mg
11.1%
Folate:39.49µg
9.87%
Calcium:66.9mg
6.69%
Vitamin D:0.17µg
1.11%
Source:My Recipes