Teriyaki Pork & Walnut Zucchini Noodle Bowl
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.
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons sesame oil, divided
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4 cloves garlic, minced and divided
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1-pound lean pork tenderloin, trimmed of visible fat and cut into ½-1-inch thick strips
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1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
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1-1/4 cups shredded or matchstick-cut carrots (about 4 ounces)
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1 cup chopped walnuts
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1-pound prepared zucchini noodles
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1/4 cup lower sodium teriyaki sauce with 1 tablespoon water mixed in
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1/4 cup chopped green onion tops
PREPARATION
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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.
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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.
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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.
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