Pork, Asparagus & Bok Choy Skillet Stir-Fry
This quick stir-fry leans on seasonal asparagus, bok choy, mushrooms, and green onion for a fresh, crisp dinner with plenty of texture. Ground pork makes it budget-friendly, and a simple soy-lime style finish keeps it lively.
Back to full listIngredients
- Ground pork 1 pack, 16 oz $5.99
- Organic green asparagus 1 bunch $5.54
- Organic baby bok choy 1 bunch or pack $2.99
- Baby Bella mushrooms 8 oz $2.79
- Organic green onion 1 bunch $1.43
- Lime 1 $0.59
- Organic garlic 3 cloves, minced $6.99
- Organic cilantro or Thai basil 2 tbsp chopped $2.19
- Olive oil or neutral oil 1 tbsp pantry
- Soy sauce 2 tbsp pantry
- Honey or brown sugar 1 tsp pantry
- Red pepper flakes or black pepper to taste pantry
Instructions
- Prep all vegetables before heating the pan. Trim 1 bunch organic green asparagus ($5.54) and cut into 2-inch pieces. Halve or quarter 8 ounces baby Bella mushrooms ($2.79). Slice 1 bunch organic baby bok choy ($2.99), separating stems and leaves if large. Slice 1 bunch organic green onion ($1.43). Mince 3 cloves organic garlic (from $6.99). Chop 2 tablespoons organic cilantro ($2.19) or Thai basil ($2.99). Cut 1 lime ($0.59) in half.
- Mix a quick sauce in a small bowl: 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 teaspoon honey or brown sugar, and the juice of 1/2 lime ($0.59).
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 16 ounces ground pork ($5.99) and cook, breaking it up, for 5 to 6 minutes until browned.
- Add the minced 3 cloves garlic, the sliced green onion whites, and the mushrooms. Stir-fry 2 to 3 minutes until the mushrooms soften.
- Add the asparagus and bok choy stems. Stir-fry 3 minutes. Add the bok choy leaves and cook 1 to 2 minutes more.
- Pour in the soy-lime sauce and toss everything together for 1 minute until glossy and well coated. Season with red pepper flakes or black pepper to taste.
- Finish with the remaining sliced green onion, the chopped 2 tablespoons cilantro or Thai basil, and the juice from the remaining 1/2 lime. Serve immediately.
Cook time: 30 minutes
Estimated cost: $14-18
Health notes: About 500-620 calories per serving. High in protein and packed with vegetables. Serve as is for a lower-carb dinner, or spoon over rice if you have pantry rice on hand.
Drink pairing: Try a dry Riesling for its lift and versatility with ginger, lime, and vegetables, or go with Pinot Grigio for a clean, easy pairing.