QUICK PORK LO MEIN

Quick Pork Lo Mein image

This colorful main dish with crispy snow peas and baby carrots is a favorite with Denise DuBois of Coral Springs, Florida. "It's quick, healthy and the variety is endless," she notes. "I sometimes use chicken, mushrooms, bean sprouts and cashews!" TIP: Denise sometimes serves her Lo Mein over rice or spaghetti.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2-1/4 teaspoons brown gravy mix
1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
3 cups water, divided
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
3/4 pound pork tenderloin, sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 cup baby carrots
1 cup fresh snow peas
1 package (3 ounces) ramen noodles

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the gravy mix, cornstarch, 1 cup water and soy sauce until smooth; set aside. , In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry the pork, garlic, ginger and pepper in 1-1/2 teaspoons oil for 5 minutes or until meat is no longer pink. Remove and keep warm. In the same pan, stir-fry carrots in remaining oil for 5 minutes. Add peas; stir-fry 4 minutes longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender., Stir cornstarch mixture and add to the vegetable mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Return pork to the pan; heat through., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, bring remaining water to a boil; add ramen noodles (discard seasoning packet or save for another use). Cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally; drain. Serve with pork mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 537 calories, Fat 20g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 95mg cholesterol, Sodium 795mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 42g protein.