Stir-Fried Pork with Eggplant, Chile, and Runner Beans

Name: Stir-Fried Pork with Eggplant, Chile, and Runner Beans
Cook time: 35 minutes
Total time: 40 minutes
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients: 1 pound pork tenderloin, thinly sliced ⅛” thick; 2 garlic cloves, finely grated; 1 tablespoon fish sauce (such as nam pla or nuoc nam); 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce; 2 teaspoons light brown sugar; 4 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided; 6 ounces Fairy Tale or other miniature eggplant (about 3), quartered, or ½ small globe eggplant, cut into 2” pieces; 6 ounces runner beans or green beans, thinly sliced on a bias; 1 Fresno or other red chile, with seeds, finely chopped; 1 head of romaine or butter lettuce, torn into large pieces (about 4 cups); 1 cup cilantro leaves with tender stems; Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper; 1 lime, halved

By Alison RomanPhotography by Christina Holmes

July 22, 2014

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Christina Holmes

Hot weather and spicy foods just go together, but this speedy stovetop dish won’t heat up your kitchen.

Recipe information

Total Time
40 minutes
Yield
4 Servings

Ingredients

1 pound pork tenderloin, thinly sliced ⅛” thick

2 garlic cloves, finely grated

1 tablespoon fish sauce (such as nam pla or nuoc nam)

1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce

2 teaspoons light brown sugar

4 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided

6 ounces Fairy Tale or other miniature eggplant (about 3), quartered, or ½ small globe eggplant, cut into 2” pieces

6 ounces runner beans or green beans, thinly sliced on a bias

1 Fresno or other red chile, with seeds, finely chopped

1 head of romaine or butter lettuce, torn into large pieces (about 4 cups)

1 cup cilantro leaves with tender stems

Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper

1 lime, halved

Preparation

Step 1
Toss pork, garlic, fish sauce, soy sauce, and brown sugar in a medium bowl. Let sit at least 5 minutes.
Step 2
Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add half of pork and cook, tossing occasionally, until pork is browned and cooked through, about 4 minutes; transfer to a plate. Repeat with 1 Tbsp. oil and remaining pork.
Step 3
Add 1 Tbsp. oil, eggplant, beans, and 1 Tbsp. water to same skillet, scraping up any browned bits. Cook, tossing often, until beans and eggplants are tender, 8–10 minutes.
Step 4
Add chile and reserved pork to skillet and cook, tossing often, until flavors meld, about 2 minutes. Toss romaine lettuce and cilantro on a large platter with remaining 1 Tbsp. oil; season with salt and pepper. Spoon pork and vegetables over, tossing gently. Squeeze lime over.
Step 5
DO AHEAD: Pork can be marinated 2 hours ahead. Cover and chill.

Nutrition Per Serving

Calories (kcal) 299 Fat (g) 17 Saturated Fat (g) 3 Cholesterol (mg) 74 Carbohydrates (g) 12 Dietary Fiber (g) 4 Total Sugars (g) 6 Protein (g) 27 Sodium (mg) 599

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