Korean · Lunch
Spicy Pork Sandwich (Low-Calorie)
A Korean-style pork sandwich featuring gochujang-glazed grilled pork tenderloin on a toasted whole-wheat bun, topped with quick-pickled cucumber, shredded cabbage slaw and a light gochujang-yogurt spread. Lean tenderloin and yogurt-based sauce keep the dish under 400 calories while retaining spicy, savory flavor.
$4
15 minsPrep
10 minsCook
25 minsTotal
EasyLevel
Nutrition per serving
371Calories
40.6gProtein
10.9gFat
38.8gCarbs
9.2gSugar
5.8gFiber
813mgSodium
65mgChol
2.8gSat Fat
690mgPotassium
100mgCalcium
3.1mgIron
1mcgVitamin B12
9.6mgVitamin C
low-calorie
low-cholesterol
high-fiber
protein-rich
low-calorie
Instructions
1
Prep
Combine gochujang, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar and sesame oil in a small bowl, then coat the pork tenderloin until well covered.
2
Marinate
Cover and let the pork sit at room temperature for 10 minutes.
3
Sear
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and cook pork for 3 to 4 minutes, turning once, until caramelized and no longer pink inside.
4
Finish
Stir yogurt and gochujang together until smooth, toast the bun cut-side down for 1 minute, spread sauce on both sides, layer pork and slaw, top with scallion and serve warm.
Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 420g420g pork tenderloin
- 2 tbsp2 tbsp gochujang
- 4 cloves4 cloves garlic
- 2 tsp2 tsp ginger-fresh
- 2 tsp2 tsp rice vinegar
- 2 tsp2 tsp sesame oil
- 22 whole-wheat bun (120g)
- 1/2 cup50g cabbage
- 11 cucumber (140g)
- 2 tbsp2 tbsp plain yogurt
- 2 tsp2 tsp gochujang (for sauce)
- 22 scallion
- 1 tsp1 tsp rice vinegar (for slaw)
