Pork Stir Fry with Green Beans

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Pork stir fry with green beans is a tasty meal you can make in just 15 minutes. This dish gives you the yummy flavors of Szechuan cooking without hard-to-find items. You’ll love how the beans get a bit crispy and charred.

The pork and beans mix so well with rice, you can eat it all with just a spoon. It’s an easy way to enjoy Asian food at home. The recipe is simple but packed with flavor from garlic, ginger, and a quick sauce. You won’t need lots of sauce because the taste is so good on its own.

Exact Ingredients List

Here’s what you’ll need to make this tasty pork stir fry with green beans:

• 10 oz (300 g) green beans
• 7 oz (220 g) ground pork
• 1/2 small onion, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
• 2 tsp finely chopped garlic (2 cloves)
• 2 tsp finely chopped ginger
• 2 1/2 tbsp peanut oil (or vegetable/canola oil)

For the sauce:

• 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
• 1 tbsp Chinese cooking wine
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp Chilli Garlic Sauce

You can easily adjust the spiciness by adding more or less Chilli Garlic Sauce. The recipe is quick to make, taking only 15 minutes total. It serves 2-3 people.

Remember to trim the tough ends of your green beans and chop them into 2-2.5 cm pieces before cooking. This will help them cook evenly and be easier to eat.

Instructions

Mix the sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Set aside.

Trim the green beans and chop them into 2-2.5 cm pieces. Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons of oil in a skillet over high heat until it’s smoking hot.

Add the beans to the skillet in a single layer. Let them cook for 1 minute without stirring. Then stir quickly and spread them out again. Cook for 30 seconds, stir, and repeat twice more.

Remove the charred beans from the skillet and set aside. Turn the heat down to medium-high and add 1 tablespoon of oil to the pan.

Add the chopped onion, garlic, and ginger. Cook for 1 minute until the onion edges turn golden. Turn the heat back up to high.

Add the pork mince to the pan. Break it up as it cooks for about 2 minutes until it’s no longer pink. Pour in the sauce and cook for 30 seconds.

Add the charred beans back to the pan. Stir everything together for another 30 seconds. Your pork stir fry with green beans is ready to serve!

Serve over rice and enjoy with a spoon. For a low-carb option, try it with cauliflower rice instead.

Possible Substitutes List

Here are some easy swaps you can make in this pork stir fry recipe:

• Green beans: Try snap peas, asparagus, or broccoli florets

• Pork mince: Ground chicken, turkey, or beef work well too

• Onion: Shallots or green onions are nice alternatives

• Peanut oil: Any neutral cooking oil like vegetable or canola oil is fine

• Dark soy sauce: Regular soy sauce plus a pinch of sugar

• Chinese cooking wine: Dry sherry or mirin (sweet rice wine)

• Chili garlic sauce: Sriracha or sambal oelek for heat

Don’t have fresh ginger? Use 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger instead. No garlic cloves? Try 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder.

For a veggie version, swap the pork for crumbled firm tofu or chopped mushrooms.

Remember to adjust cooking times slightly if using different veggies or proteins. The key is getting that nice char on your green beans (or substitute veggie) for the best flavor.

How To Make It Diabetes-Friendly

To make this pork stir fry more diabetes-friendly, try these easy swaps:

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   Use lean pork: Choose extra lean ground pork to reduce fat and calories.

   
   
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   Boost the veggies: Double the green beans and add other low-carb veggies like bell peppers or zucchini.

   
   
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   Reduce oil: Use just 1 tbsp oil total and a non-stick pan to cut down on added fats.

   
   
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   Skip the sugar: Leave out the 1 tsp sugar in the sauce. You won’t miss it!

   
   
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   Watch portions: Stick to a 3-4 oz serving of pork per person.

   
   
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   Serve with cauliflower rice: This cuts carbs compared to white rice.

   
   
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   Use less soy sauce: Cut to 2 tsp to reduce sodium.

   
   
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   Add extra garlic and ginger: These pack flavor without extra carbs or calories.

   
   

Try these tweaks to enjoy a delicious, diabetes-friendly meal that’s still full of taste!

Tips, Tricks & Storing

For the best results, make sure your pan is smoking hot before adding the green beans. This helps achieve that perfect char while keeping them crisp-tender.

Don’t overcrowd the pan when cooking the beans. Work in batches if needed to get an even char.

Prep all your ingredients before you start cooking. This stir-fry moves fast, so having everything ready will make the process smoother.

You can swap the pork for ground chicken or turkey if you prefer. Just adjust the cooking time slightly as needed.

To store leftovers, let the dish cool completely. Then place it in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

When reheating, add a splash of water to help loosen the sauce. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between each, until hot.

For meal prep, you can chop the veggies and mix the sauce ahead of time. Store them separately in the fridge until ready to cook.