Pork Fried Rice
Take leftover rice and turn it into a classic Chinese side dish that's better than ordering takeout.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil divided
- 1 pound pork tenderloin cut into small cubes
- 1 yellow onion chopped, small
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger minced, fresh
- 1 cup pea thawed, frozen
- 1 cup carrot thawed, frozen
- 2 egg beaten, large
- 3 cups white rice preferably cold or leftover, cooked
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce low-sodium
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 2 green onions sliced (optional)
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Season the pork with salt and pepper.
- Add the pork to the pan and cook until browned and cooked through, about 4-7 minutes. Remove the pork from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and ginger, and cook for another minute until fragrant. Add the peas and carrots to the pan and cook for 2-4 minutes until heated through.
- Push the vegetables to one side of the pan. Pour the beaten eggs into the other side. Scramble the eggs until just set.
- Add the cooked rice and pork back into the pan. Stir everything together until well combined.
- Pour the soy sauce and sesame oil over the rice mixture. Stir well to combine, and cook for another 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Garnish with sliced green onions if desired. Serve hot.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 455
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 455kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 156mg | 52% |
| Sodium | 554mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 695mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 3506IU | 70% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.