Pork and Spinach Saute
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this quick and flavorful Pork and Spinach Sauté, a perfect balance of tender, golden-browned pork and nutrient-rich spinach coated in a savory-sweet glaze. Ready in just 25 minutes, this one-pan recipe combines the bold flavors of garlic, soy sauce, honey, and a zing of fresh lemon juice for a dish that’s bursting with umami. A sprinkle of optional red pepper flakes adds a gentle heat, making it customizable for all spice preferences. Serve this protein-packed sauté on its own or over rice, quinoa, or noodles for a wholesome, satisfying meal. Perfect for busy evenings, this recipe turns simple ingredients into an effortlessly impressive dish that will delight your taste buds.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams pork loin (thinly sliced)
- 250 grams fresh spinach (washed and dried)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoons red pepper flakes (optional)
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper (freshly ground)
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
1. Prepare all ingredients. Wash and dry the spinach thoroughly. Thinly slice the pork loin into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
3. Add the sliced pork to the skillet, season with salt and black pepper, and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pork is browned and cooked through. Remove the pork from the skillet and set aside.
4. Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet.
5. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
6. Stir in the fresh spinach and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the spinach is wilted and tender.
7. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, red pepper flakes (if using), and lemon juice. Pour this mixture into the skillet with the spinach.
8. Return the cooked pork to the skillet and toss everything together until the pork is coated in the sauce and heated through, about 2 minutes.
9. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary. Remove the skillet from heat.
10. Serve the pork and spinach sauté immediately as is, or pair it with rice, quinoa, or noodles for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1294 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.5 g | 75% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.1 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 412 mg | 137% | |
| Sodium | 2240 mg | 97% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.6 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.6 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.8 g | ||
| Protein | 158.3 g | 317% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 333 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 12.4 mg | 69% | |
| Potassium | 3621 mg | 77% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
