Southwestern Pork Stir-fry

Adapted from CooksAid.com

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size	½ of recipe
Calories	383
Total Fat	25 g
Saturated Fat	7.5 g
Sodium	378 mg
Total Carbohydrate	9.5 g
Dietary Fiber	2 g
Protein	30 g

Servings and Times

Servings

Ingredients and Preparation

Ingredients	Measures
Water	3 tablespoons
Cornstarch	1 teaspoon
Boneless pork loin chops, cut into ½-inch pieces	2 (5-ounce)
Cumin	1 teaspoon
Olive oil	2 teaspoons
Garlic clove, minced	1
Red onion, sliced	½
Yellow bell pepper, sliced into ¼-inch strips	½
Jalapeno, seeded and minced (optional)	½
Large tomato, seeded and cut into wedges	1
Salt	¼ teaspoon
Freshly ground pepper to taste
Cilantro, chopped	1 tablespoon

Directions
In a large bowl, combine water and cornstarch. Stir in cumin and toss with pork. Set aside.
Heat oil in a wok or large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and onion, and sauté 2-3 minutes, until tender. Add bell pepper and jalapeno, and sauté an additional 1-2 minutes.
Add pork mixture to pan and stir-fry about 5-7 minutes, until pork is cooked through. Reduce heat to low and stir in tomato, salt, pepper, and cilantro, and continue cooking 1-2 minutes.

Exchanges
4 medium-fat meats; 1.5 vegetables; 1 fat

Side Suggestions: Brown Rice

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