PORK WITH PEANUTS

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Restaurant eating is a treat for us. So when we enjoy a meal out, I try to re-create it at home. My family enjoys my version of this Chinese dish even more than the original.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 pound boneless pork loin chops (1/4 inch thick)
4 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 can (14 ounces) bean sprouts, drained
1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
1/2 cup thinly sliced carrots
1/2 cup thinly sliced green or sweet red pepper
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup dry roasted peanuts
Hot cooked rice or thin spaghetti

Steps:

Cut pork into 1/2-in. strips. In a skillet over medium-high heat, stir-fry pork, onions and garlic in oil for 2-3 minutes or until pork is no longer pink. Add bean sprouts, celery, carrots and green pepper; stir-fry for 2-3 minutes. , Combine cornstarch, broth and soy sauce until smooth; add to skillet. Stir in red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil; boil and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in peanuts. Serve over rice or spaghetti.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311 calories, Fat 18g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 667mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 30g protein.