QUICK PORK CHOW MEIN

Quick Pork Chow Mein image

"This crunchy combination is quick to fix and a great way to use up leftover pork roast," writes Deborah Stark of Cavalier, North Dakota. "I've substituted leftover turkey for the pork with equally pleasing results."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2/3 cup uncooked instant rice
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, sliced
1 medium green or sweet red pepper, chopped
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1-1/2 cups boiling water
1 cup cubed cooked pork roast
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon cold water
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
Chow mein noodles

Steps:

In a large skillet, saute rice in butter and salt until golden. Add the onion, celery and green pepper; cook until crisp-tender. Dissolve bouillon in boiling water; add to the rice mixture. Add pork; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 5 minutes or until the rice is tender. , Combine cornstarch, cold water and soy sauce until smooth; gradually add to skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with chow mein noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 1113mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein.