Pork and Bell Pepper Rice Bowl
The Pork and Bell Pepper Rice Bowl is a savory, one-bowl meal featuring stir-fried or braised sliced pork and colorful bell peppers served over a bed of steamed rice. It typically includes ingredients like pork loin or belly, red, yellow, or green bell peppers, onions, garlic, soy sauce, and sometimes oyster sauce or ginger for extra flavor. This dish is a popular and comforting staple in many East Asian cuisines, particularly in Chinese home cooking and casual dining.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This bowl is a balanced meal, providing a good mix of protein from the pork, complex carbohydrates from the rice, and vitamins from the bell peppers. A typical serving contains around 450-600 calories, with the exact amount depending on the cut of pork, sauce richness, and portion size.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 550 kcal |
| Protein | 30 g |
| Carbs | 65 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 850 mg |
| Iron | 3.5 mg |
| Potassium | 550 mg |
| Vitamin C | 80 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.6 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.2 mcg |
| Zinc | 4.5 mg |
| Selenium | 35 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 300 mg |
Per 1 bowl (400 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a perfect example of the 'cai fan' (菜饭) or 'one-dish meal' concept in Chinese cuisine, emphasizing convenience and balanced nutrition in a single bowl. Nutritionally, the bell peppers add a vibrant crunch and are an excellent source of vitamin C, which can help enhance the absorption of iron from the pork.
