Using prewashed spinach and presliced mushrooms makes preparation of an easy entrée even easier. Serve this stir-fry over hot brown rice to add a whole grain to your meal.

　　

Ingredients

serves 4, 1 cup per serving

　　1 tablespoon minced peeled gingerroot

　　1 teaspoon bottled minced garlic or 2 medium garlic cloves, minced

　　2 tablespoons soy sauce (lowest sodium available)

　　1 tablespoon cornstarch

　　1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

　　1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

　　1 butterfly pork chop (about 6 ounces), all visible fat discarded, cut into 1 1/2 x 1/2-inch strips

　　1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon canola or corn oil

　　8 cups fresh prewashed spinach, large stems discarded

　　8 ounces presliced fresh button mushrooms

　　2 teaspoons vinegar

　　2 teaspoons sugar

　　

Step 1

In a small dish, stir together the gingerroot and garlic.

　　

Step 2

In a medium bowl, stir together the soy sauce, cornstarch, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes.

　　

Step 3

Stir the pork into the soy sauce mixture.

　　

Step 4

Heat a nonstick wok or large nonstick skillet over high heat for about 1 minute, or until very hot. Cook the pork mixture for about 2 minutes, or until the pork is cooked through, stirring constantly. Remove from the wok.

　　

Step 5

Pour the oil into the wok, swirling to coat the bottom. Heat for about 30 seconds. Cook the gingerroot mixture for about 30 seconds, stirring constantly.

　　

Step 6

Stir in the spinach and mushrooms. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until the spinach is wilted, stirring occasionally.

　　

Step 7

Stir in the pork mixture, vinegar, and sugar. Cook for about 2 minutes, or until all the ingredients are heated through and well combined, stirring constantly.

　　

Cook’s Tip

Step 8

Like most other stir-fries, this one cooks quickly. That’s why you need all the ingredients ready before you heat the wok.

　　

nutrition information

Step 9

(Per Serving)

　　

Step 10

Calories: 159

　　

Step 11

Total Fat: 8.5g

　　

Step 12

Saturated: 1.5g

　　

Step 13

Trans: 0.0g

　　

Step 14

Polyunsaturated: 2.0g

　　

Step 15

Monounsaturated: 4.5g

　　

Step 16

Cholesterol: 24mg

　　

Step 17

Sodium: 272mg

　　

Step 18

Carbohydrates: 9g

　　

Step 19

Fiber: 2g

　　

Step 20

Sugars: 3g

　　

Step 21

Protein: 13g

　　

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Dietary Exchanges

　　

Step 23

2 Vegetable

　　

Step 24

1 1/2 Lean Meat

　　

Step 25

1 Fat

　　American Heart Association Quick & Easy Meals