Half-Cooked Thai Basil Pork Stir-Fry
Succulent pork tenderloin stir-fried with half-cooked vegetables and fragrant Thai basil for a quick, flavorful meal. This thai-inspired one pot ready in about 25 minutes pairs pork tenderloin, florets broccoli, julienned carrots for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb pork tenderloin
- 1/2 cup, florets broccoli
- 1/2 cup, julienned carrots
- 1/4 cup Thai basil
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp brown sugar
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1/2 lb pork tenderloin and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until browned but not fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- Step 2: In the same skillet, add 1/2 cup broccoli florets and 1/2 cup julienned carrots. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp. Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 3: Return the pork to the skillet. Add 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp lime juice, 1 tsp brown sugar, and 1/4 cup Thai basil. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the pork is fully cooked and the sauce thickens. Serve immediately.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Half-Cooked Thai Basil Pork Stir-Fry take to make?
Total time is about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Half-Cooked Thai Basil Pork Stir-Fry?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep pork tenderloin from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Half-Cooked Thai Basil Pork Stir-Fry?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Half-Cooked Thai Basil Pork Stir-Fry for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Half-Cooked Thai Basil Pork Stir-Fry?
Thai one pot like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
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Substituted chicken for tofu and it worked beautifully.
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My whole family loved this.
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Made with what I had on hand and it still came out great.
