Ginger-Soy Pork with Pineapple and Sweet Potato

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Prep time: 18 min

Cook time: 28 min

Other time: 0 min

Serves: 4

This delicious Polynesian-influenced recipe has it all – protein, healthy fats, carbs, fruit and vegetables all in one meal.

Ingredients

	1 1/2 tsp canola oil
	1 pound(s) uncooked lean boneless pork chop(s), four 4 oz pieces
	1/4 tsp table salt
	1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
	1/8 tsp crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
	1 large uncooked onion(s), chopped
	1 medium sweet red pepper(s), diced
	2 1/2 tsp ginger root, fresh, grated
	3/4 cup(s) water
	1 large uncooked sweet potato(es), cut into bite-size pieces
	2 cup(s) pineapple, chunks
	2 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
	2 Tbsp packed brown sugar
	1/4 cup(s) uncooked scallion(s), sliced
	2 Tbsp cilantro, fresh, chopped
	1/2 medium fresh lime(s), cut into 4 wedges (optional)

Instructions

• In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
  
• Sprinkle pork with salt and pepper; cook, turning once, until golden and just cooked through, about 4 minutes on each side. Remove to a plate; set aside.
  
• Add onion, red pepper and ginger to skillet; cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in water and scrape bottom of pan to loosen bits of food stuck to pan; bring to a simmer.
  
• Add sweet potatoes and reduce heat to medium; cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 8 to 10 minutes.
  
• Add pineapple; cover and simmer 1 minute for flavors to blend.
  
• Stir in soy sauce and brown sugar.
  
• Add pork back to skillet and cook until heated through, about 2 minutes; stir in scallions and cilantro. Drizzle with fresh lime juice and serve. Yields 1 pork chop and about 1 cup potato-pineapple per serving.

Notes

• Chunks of pork tenderloin can be used instead of the chops. Follow the same instructions but make sure to reduce the cooking time of the pork to about 5 to 6 minutes.