Vegetable, Tofu and Pork Tenderloin Stir-Fry

Posted in the Rocky Mountain News Wednesday Spotlight Section, Healthy Plate Column.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  lb extra firm tofu
• 1  tablespoon canola oil
• 4  ounces  pork tenderloin or 4  ounces boneless pork chops, cut into 1/4 inch strips
• 1⁄2 cup  sliced scallion
• 2  tablespoons  minced garlic
• 1  tablespoon  minced ginger
• 2 1⁄2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1⁄2 lb broccoli floret, cut into small pieces
• 1  onion, halved and sliced
• 1  red bell pepper, stemmed seeded and cut into 1/4 inch strips

Directions

1. drain and rinse tofu then dry throughly.
2. cut tofu crosswise into 1/2 inch slices then lengthwise into 1 inch strips and set aside.
3. heat the oil in a skillet or wok over high heat until it shimmers.
4. add the pork and stir-fry until browned on all sides and no longer pink in the center about 5 minutes, tranfer to a plate.
5. add tofu to wok and cook until browned on both sides.
6. add scallions, garlic, ginger and stir-fry for 1 minute.
7. add pork and remaining ingredients and stir-fry until veggies are tender about 3 minutes.