Pork and Mixed Greens Sauté

Pork and Mixed Greens Sauté recipe videos

Pork and Mixed Greens Sauté is a classic, quick-cooking stir-fry dish commonly found in home-style Chinese cuisine. It typically features thinly sliced pork (often tenderloin or shoulder) cooked with a vibrant medley of seasonal leafy greens like bok choy, choy sum, or spinach, flavored with garlic, ginger, and a savory sauce.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is a balanced, protein-rich meal with a moderate amount of fat from the pork and cooking oil, and is relatively low in carbohydrates unless served with rice. It is an excellent source of iron, vitamins A, C, and K from the greens, and provides a good amount of B vitamins and zinc from the pork, with a rough calorie range of 300-400 per serving.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	280 kcal
Protein	22 g
Carbs	8 g
Fat	18 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	2 g
Sodium	450 mg
Potassium	480 mg
Vitamin A	3500 IU
Vitamin C	25 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Calcium	90 mg
Vitamin K	120 mcg
Vitamin B6	0.4 mg
Phosphorus	220 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it exemplifies the Chinese culinary principle of 'cai' (vegetable) and 'rou' (meat) harmony, creating a complete and balanced plate. Nutritionally, the quick stir-fry method helps preserve the heat-sensitive vitamins in the greens, while the iron from the pork enhances the absorption of plant-based iron from the vegetables.