Pork in Peanut Sauce
Pork in Peanut Sauce features tender strips of pork simmered in a nutty, savory-sweet peanut and soy sauce with a hint of heat from red pepper flakes. Onion and toasted cashews add aroma and crunch, while mixed vegetables bring color and balance. Serve it on greens or tossed with noodles for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pork in Peanut Sauce, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 12 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 58 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 25
- Heart Health
- 75
- Metabolic
- 40
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 50
- Performance
- 38
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large bowl, mix together soy sauce, chicken broth, peanut butter, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Add the pork and turn to coat. Set aside.
- 2
Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions; cook for 1 minute, then add the cashews. Cook and stir until the onions are translucent and the cashews are lightly golden.
- 3
Pour in the pork and marinade; cook, stirring occasionally, until the pork is just cooked through, about 10 minutes. Stir in the frozen vegetables; cook and stir until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
- Calories 686.68 kcal High 34%
- Protein 48.64 g Good Source 97%
- Carbohydrate 40.75 g 15%
- Total Fat 36.44 g High 47%
- Saturated Fat 7.43 g High 37%
- Trans Fat 0.08 g High --
- Cholesterol 116.46 mg High 39%
- Sodium 1998.05 mg High 87%
- Dietary Fiber 5.49 g Moderate 20%
- Total Sugars 6.04 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 139.85 mg Moderate 11%
- Iron 3.25 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 941.81 mg Good Source 20%
- Vitamin A 186.05 mcg Good Source 21%
- Vitamin C 17.35 mg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin D 1.18 mcg Low Source 6%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Peanuts 🥜
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Soy 🌱
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Pork in Peanut Sauce is made with 11 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Boneless Loin Pork Roast, Cashews, Chicken Broth, and Fresh Ginger. Each serving provides about 686.68 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pork in Peanut Sauce made of?
- The main ingredients are Boneless Loin Pork Roast, Cashews, Chicken Broth, Fresh Ginger, Garlic. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pork in Peanut Sauce?
- About 40 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 686.68 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pork in Peanut Sauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Pork in Peanut Sauce healthy?
- Pork in Peanut Sauce has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 686.68 calories and 48.64 g of protein, or 97% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of potassium and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1998.05 mg (87% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.43 g (37% of the Daily Value). It contains Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Soy, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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