Chinese · Dinner
Sweet and Sour Pork (High-Protein)
Cubed pork tenderloin and edamame folded into a cornstarch-dusted stir-fry with pan-fried tofu, bell pepper, pineapple, and onion in a tangy tomato-vinegar-sugar glaze. Pan-fried rather than deep-fried for a lighter crisp exterior, finished with sesame seeds. Served over steamed rice.
$5
15 minsPrep
20 minsCook
35 minsTotal
MediumLevel
Nutrition per serving
645Calories
56.8gProtein
19.2gFat
66.4gCarbs
23.2gSugar
7.1gFiber
618mgSodium
107mgChol
4.1gSat Fat
1240mgPotassium
190mgCalcium
4.8mgIron
1mcgVitamin B12
62mgVitamin C
protein-rich
high-fiber
high-protein
Instructions
1
Prep
Cut pork tenderloin into 1-inch cubes and pat dry; cut bell pepper, onion, and pineapple into similarly sized chunks.
2
Dredge
Toss pork cubes in cornstarch in a shallow bowl until evenly coated, shaking off excess.
3
Fry
Heat 1/2 tablespoon oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; pan-fry pork 4–5 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden and cooked through.
4
Fry
Add remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil and pan-fry tofu cubes over medium-high heat 3–4 minutes, turning, until golden and firm.
5
Sauté
Add bell pepper and onion; sauté over medium heat 2–3 minutes, stirring, until onion is translucent and pepper remains crisp.
6
Simmer
Stir in tomato paste, vinegar, sugar, stock, soy sauce, and black pepper; simmer 2 minutes until sauce thickens.
7
Build
Return pork and tofu with pineapple, edamame, and sesame seeds; toss 1–2 minutes until glazed and heated through.
8
Plate
Spoon rice onto a plate; top with sweet and sour pork mixture.
Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 11 oz311g pork tenderloin
- 5 oz140g firm tofu
- 3.6 oz100g edamame, cooked and shelled
- 4 tbsp4 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2/3 cup100g bell pepper
- 1/2 cup70g onion
- 2/3 cup110g fresh pineapple
- 3 tbsp3 tbsp tomato paste
- 4 tbsp4 tbsp rice vinegar
- 3 tbsp3 tbsp sugar-white
- 4 tbsp60ml chicken stock
- 2 tsp2 tsp soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp1 tsp sesame seeds
