Teriyaki Pork & Walnut Zucchini Noodle Bowl

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DESCRIPTION

This lighter take on a teriyaki noodle bowl is a quick and easy crowd-pleasing meal, perfect for weeknight dinner. Featuring thinly sliced strips of pork tenderloin, bell peppers, matchstick carrots, spiral zucchini noodles and walnuts all tossed in a simple teriyaki sauce.

Total Time
35 Mins
Serves
5
Meal
Course

Total Time

Prep Time
15 Mins
Cook Time
20 Mins
Total Time
35 Mins

Nutrition

Calories
350 cal
Total Fat
23 g
Saturated Fat
3 g
Trans Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
13 g
Monounsaturated Fat
4 g
Cholesterol
35 mg
Sodium
350 mg
Carbohydrates
16 g
Dietary Fiber
4 g
Total Sugars
8 g
Protein
26 g
Calcium
60 mg
Iron
100 mg
Potassium
486 mg

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil, divided

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced and divided

  • 1-pound lean pork tenderloin, trimmed of visible fat and cut into ½-1-inch thick strips

  • 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped

  • 1-1/4 cups shredded or matchstick-cut carrots (about 4 ounces)

  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

  • 1-pound prepared zucchini noodles

  • 1/4 cup lower sodium teriyaki sauce with 1 tablespoon water mixed in

  • 1/4 cup chopped green onion tops

Preparation

  1. Heat 1-1/2 teaspoons sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add half of the minced garlic cloves and half of the pork; cook and stir 5 minutes, or until browned and 145°F. Set aside. Repeat with 1-1/2 teaspoons sesame oil, remaining half of minced garlic cloves and pork; set aside.

  2. To the same skillet, over medium-high heat, add remaining 1 tablespoon sesame oil, bell pepper, carrots and walnuts; cook and stir until vegetables are tender; about 3-5 minutes.

  3. Reduce heat to low; add zucchini noodles, pork and combined teriyaki sauce and water to the skillet; use tongs to coat mixture evenly with sauce; cook 5 minutes until heated through. Garnish with green onions and serve.