Lemongrass-Glazed Pork Stir Fry with Cashews
A zesty Thai-inspired stir fry with tender pork, sweet cashews, and a fragrant lemongrass glaze. This thai-inspired stir fry (high protein, gluten-free) ready in about 25 minutes pairs (thinly sliced) pork loin, stalks (bruised and sliced) lemongrass, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, 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 lb (thinly sliced) pork loin
- 2 stalks (bruised and sliced) lemongrass
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp (minced) ginger
- 2 cloves (minced) garlic
- 1/2 cup (toasted) cashews
- 1 (sliced) bell pepper
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 cup (cooked) rice
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, lemongrass, ginger, garlic, and pepper. Set aside.
- Step 2: Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add pork and cook for 3-4 minutes until browned and nearly cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Step 3: Add bell pepper to the pan and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Return pork to the pan, pour in the glaze, and cook for 5 minutes until pork is fully cooked and glaze thickens. Stir in cashews and serve over rice.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Lemongrass-Glazed Pork Stir Fry with Cashews take to make?
Total time is about 25 minutes (15 min prep + 10 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 Lemongrass-Glazed Pork Stir Fry with Cashews?
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 (thinly sliced) pork loin from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Lemongrass-Glazed Pork Stir Fry with Cashews?
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 Lemongrass-Glazed Pork Stir Fry with Cashews for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). 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.
Is Lemongrass-Glazed Pork Stir Fry with Cashews high protein?
Yes — this recipe is tagged high protein, gluten-free based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
