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Polynesian Stir-Fry

Name: Polynesian Stir-Fry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 2 tablespoons cold water; 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce; 2 tablespoons reduced-sugar apricot preserves; 1 pound pork tenderloin, thinly sliced; 3 teaspoons canola oil, divided; 1 medium onion, halved and sliced; 1 small green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 small sweet red pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces; 2 cups hot cooked rice; Chopped unsalted peanuts, optional

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Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

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Updated: Oct. 15, 2022

This restaurant quality meal blends the sweet taste of pineapple and apricot with crunchy veggies and tender pork. The peanuts add a special touch. Susie Van Etten -Chapmansboro, Tennessee

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Ingredients

1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons reduced-sugar apricot preserves
1 pound pork tenderloin, thinly sliced
3 teaspoons canola oil, divided
1 medium onion, halved and sliced
1 small green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 small sweet red pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 cups hot cooked rice
Chopped unsalted peanuts, optional

Directions

Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set aside. For sauce, in a small bowl, combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Stir in the soy sauce, preserves and reserved pineapple juice; set aside.
In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry pork in 2 teaspoons oil until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm.
Stir-fry onion and peppers in remaining oil for 3 minutes. Add pineapple; stir-fry 2-3 minutes longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
Stir cornstarch mixture and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add pork; heat through. Serve with rice. Just before serving, sprinkle each serving with peanuts if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 339 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 204mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 2g fiber), 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.

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