Savory Pork & Apple Stir-Fry

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• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 (7 1/4ounce) package  Rice-A-Roni, rice pilaf
• 1 1⁄3 cups  apple juice or 1 1⁄3 cups apple cider
• 1  lb boneless pork loin chop
• 1  teaspoon paprika
• 1  teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground sage or 1⁄2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt (optional)
• 2  tablespoons margarine or 2  tablespoons butter
• 2  medium apples, cored and thinly sliced
• 1  teaspoon cornstarch
• 1⁄3 cup  coarsely chopped walnuts

Directions

1. Prepare Rice A Roni Mix as package directs, substituting 1 cup water with 1 cup apple juice or cider.
2. While Rice A Roni is simmering, cut pork into 1 1/2x1/4 inch strips. Combine seasonings; toss with meat.
3. In second large skillet, melt margarine or butter over medium heat. Stir fry pork 3-4 minutes or just until pork is no longer pink.
4. Add apples; stir fry 1-2 minutes or until apples are almost tender. Add combined remaining 1/3 cup apple juice or cider and cornstarch. Stir fry 1-2 minutes or until thickened to form glaze.
5. Stir in nuts. Serve rice topped with pork mixture.