Apple and Pork Stir-fry with Ginger

Apple and Pork Stir-fry with Ginger

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 1
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 312.8
  • Total Fat: 8.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 44.8 mg
  • Sodium: 498.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 41.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 5.6 g
  • Protein: 19.5 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Apple and Pork Stir-fry with Ginger calories by ingredient


Introduction

This super simple supper is packed full of fruits and veggies. This super simple supper is packed full of fruits and veggies.
Number of Servings: 1

Ingredients

    2 Tbsp. peach jam, preferably fruit sweetened
    2 Tbsp. reduced sodium soy sauce
    2 Tbsp. water
    1/2 tsp. cornstarch
    1 1/2 tsp. dark toasted sesame oil
    1 Tbsp. finely minced fresh ginger root
    1/2 pound (8 ounces) pork tenderloin, cut into thin strips
    1 1/2 tsp. canola oil
    1 cup chopped red bell pepper
    1 cup chopped green bell pepper
    1 cup chopped yellow bell pepper
    1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
    2 firm apples, such as Fuji or Gala, cut into one-inch pieces
    1/2 cup scallions, thinly sliced
    Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Tips

Featured in the revised edition of The New American Plate.

Printed with permission from the American Institute for Cancer Research


Directions

1. In small bowl, combine jam, soy sauce, water and cornstarch. Set aside.

2. In large non-stick skillet, heat sesame oil over medium high heat. Add pork and ginger and stir-fry until pork is browned and just cooked through, about 3-5 minutes.

3. Transfer pork and ginger to bowl with slotted spoon. Add canola oil to skillet. Stir-fry peppers, water chestnuts, and apples until peppers are crisp tender, about 3 minutes.

4. Add pork back to skillet along with scallions. Stir-fry 30 seconds. Add jam mixture. Continue to stir-fry 30 seconds to one minute, or until sauce thickens. Season to taste with black pepper.

Makes 4 servings (2 oz cooked pork per serving.)

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TAGS:  Beef/Pork |

Member Ratings For This Recipe


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    Very Good
    43 of 43 people found this review helpful
    I made this but added sliced carrot, pea pods, and bamboo shoots to it. I also changed the apple to pink lady apples because they are a little crisper. It was very good. - 12/18/08


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    Very Good
    36 of 36 people found this review helpful
    Chopped everything earlier in the day and cooked the pork ahead of time. Spent 10 mins at dinner stir frying and serving. EASY and Yummy. - 1/22/09


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    Incredible!
    30 of 30 people found this review helpful
    I made this last night for dinner. I added bamboo shoots, baby corn ears and snow peas. It is really good. - 9/5/08


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    Incredible!
    29 of 29 people found this review helpful
    Excellent! I used snow peas instead of yellow peppers and served it over brown rice. It was very colorful and flavorful. A winner in my family. - 6/22/09


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    Incredible!
    29 of 29 people found this review helpful
    We loved thie recipe. I added mushrooms an one cup of shredded red cabbage. - 7/12/08


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    Incredible!
    23 of 23 people found this review helpful
    We loved it. I took the advice of another commenter here and added a extra ginger. It turned out perfectly. This is one of the best recipes I've ever made, healthy or otherwise. Thank you! - 1/16/09


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    22 of 26 people found this review helpful
    For those who used powdered ginger instead of fresh -- fresh ginger tastes MUCH different than powdered ginger. Also, I am going to marinate the meat with minced or sliced fresh ginger, scallions, soy sauce, fresh cracked black pepper, and sesame oil before stir frying for added flavor. - 8/7/09


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    Very Good
    21 of 21 people found this review helpful
    Pork and apples go so well together. I served with a baked sweet potatoe and green salad. Everyone enjoyed it. - 4/5/08


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    Incredible!
    18 of 18 people found this review helpful
    I really think I could eat this once a week. The veggies are filling, with beautiful color, and the sauce has just the perfect bite to it.

    I used powdered ginger instead of fresh, orange marmalade instead of peach, and I might throw in some broccoli tonight!
    - 6/29/09


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    Incredible!
    15 of 15 people found this review helpful
    My husband and I both enjoyed this recipe so much!! I wasn't able to mince the ginger, I just cut it into very small pieces, and I could taste the ginger in every delicious bite!!! - 6/2/09


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    15 of 15 people found this review helpful
    Enjoyed this recipe. I substituted turkey and apricot jam and added mandarin oranges. - 1/28/09


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    14 of 14 people found this review helpful
    This was really good! But next time I will serve it over brown rice or something, a little lacking just by itself. - 12/18/08


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    Very Good
    14 of 14 people found this review helpful
    Yummy! We enjoyed this! I only used 1 pepper (I'm allergic to them but my husband & daughter like them) and added sliced carrots. Next time I would add a little more ginger. I'd also like to try it with chicken. Will definitely make this again!!! - 7/3/08


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    Incredible!
    14 of 15 people found this review helpful
    Fantastic - Even better with orange marmalade!! - 4/4/08


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    13 of 13 people found this review helpful
    peel your ginger,put it in a baggie & freeze it. Then slice or grate as you need it & it stays fresh....marlizg - 10/22/09


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    13 of 13 people found this review helpful
    For those who have a problem with mincing ginger (or garlic, for that matter) just use a hand held cheese grater. You don' t even have to peel the ginger. Just wash it. For me, I would slice the peppers similar to the pork, in keeping with Chinese visual perfection. - 9/14/09


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    Very Good
    10 of 10 people found this review helpful
    I have also tried this recipe using peaches. - 4/16/09


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    Very Good
    10 of 10 people found this review helpful
    A touch too subtle for our taste so we added more ginger and thoroughly enjoyed it - 4/5/08


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    Incredible!
    9 of 9 people found this review helpful
    This was great with pork, and just as good with chicken! Thank you for the recipe - 5/31/09


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    Incredible!
    9 of 9 people found this review helpful
    One of the most delicious dishes of pork I have eaten! - 12/18/08


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    Very Good
    9 of 11 people found this review helpful
    Very good! Loved all the different flavors and textures. - 11/2/08


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    9 of 9 people found this review helpful
    I would make it again, but with less peppers - 7/2/08


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    9 of 9 people found this review helpful
    very tasty and also good with granny smith apples. - 11/27/07


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    Very Good
    9 of 10 people found this review helpful
    Once I began making this recipe I wasn't sure how it was going to turn out. It ended up being a huge hit with the family. Very tasty! - 3/21/07


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    Very Good
    8 of 8 people found this review helpful
    This was really delish... I used peach preserves (couldn't find jam) EVOO instead of Canola and ground ginger vs. ginger root.. yummm! - 6/24/09


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    Incredible!
    7 of 8 people found this review helpful
    Excellent! I added a little ground ginger and minced onion for more flavor. - 7/9/08


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    Incredible!
    7 of 7 people found this review helpful
    Another yummy recipe! I was unsure about the apples, but they compliment the pork! - 4/4/08


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    Good
    6 of 6 people found this review helpful
    im not keen cooked apple in cooking , but i tried this ,just a bit sweet for me , but i ttried it , other than that i enjoyed. !! - 7/2/09


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    Very Good
    6 of 7 people found this review helpful
    Nice combination of flavors and easy to make. - 7/1/09


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    Very Good
    6 of 6 people found this review helpful
    i thought this was simple and delicious. the chopping took a bit of time, and i was stuck with ground ginger instead of the fresh, but still turned out great. - 6/23/09


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    O.K.
    6 of 6 people found this review helpful
    This is more work than I'm used to putting into supper, so I expected great things. I added more pork and served this over rice. My daughter & granddaughter didn't like the cooked peppers & apples, but liked the sauce. I couldn't taste the different flavors. My husband & son thought it was okay. - 5/9/09


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    Incredible!
    6 of 7 people found this review helpful
    This was so good and easy to make. I'll be making it again next week. - 7/1/08


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    6 of 7 people found this review helpful
    This was excellent - 6/21/08


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    Incredible!
    6 of 7 people found this review helpful
    Wonderful taste & texture, Kids loved it too - 4/4/08


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    Good
    5 of 7 people found this review helpful
    Yes I ould make it again - 12/18/08


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    Incredible!
    5 of 7 people found this review helpful
    Incredible! - 12/10/08


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    Incredible!
    5 of 6 people found this review helpful
    This was delicious! The leftovers were great for lunch. - 7/9/08


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    Very Good
    5 of 6 people found this review helpful
    made and was very good will make again. - 4/4/08


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    Very Good
    4 of 4 people found this review helpful
    I love this recipe. i always added brown sugar till i saw the peach preserves. Instead i bought peaches and put them in my little processor and it was really very good that way also. Real ginger is the only way to go for us. We only eat the veg, rarely bother with rice. I like gala also. - 6/3/10


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    Very Good
    4 of 5 people found this review helpful
    very tasty - 12/18/08


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    Incredible!
    4 of 9 people found this review helpful
    This looks delicious and easy for someone like me who is good at heating things in the microwave. I will try this with chicken. - 7/9/08


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    Incredible!
    4 of 5 people found this review helpful
    This was excellent - 2/21/08


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    4 of 5 people found this review helpful
    Give this an A+!! Wonderful flavor! - 12/19/07


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    Incredible!
    4 of 5 people found this review helpful
    Made this several times and is great! One of our favorites! - 8/5/07


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    Very Good
    3 of 4 people found this review helpful
    This was great. I used an apple cinnamon seasoned pork loin and added some chopped peanuts for a little more crunch. Even my icky kids enjoyed it. - 2/22/10


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    Very Good
    3 of 5 people found this review helpful
    Tasty - 6/21/08


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    3 of 6 people found this review helpful
    If you cut the tenderloin into thin strips this should be a quick meal. I like that idea. - 12/18/07


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    Incredible!
    3 of 4 people found this review helpful
    Fantastic - so many different flavors and textures. We love it. - 3/13/07


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    Incredible!
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    This will be a family favorite! My husband put in extra ginger (and extra pork, I think, but kept everything else the same.) We ate it over whole wheat couscous. YUM! - 1/20/10


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    Incredible!
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    OMgoodness, this was the bomb! I will try adding more ginger next time, but all of the veggies and fruit were so colorful and delicious! This one is a keeper! - 1/2/10


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    Very Good
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Healthy, tasty, and colorful - a wonderful combination of flavors. I did modify the recipe a bit when I made it. I had orange marmalade in my pantry so I used that in place of the peach jam; and I always have boneless skinless chicken breasts in the freezer, so I substituted chicken for the pork. - 12/28/09


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    Incredible!
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    I made this last night and my family loved it. Instead of brown rice I used chinese bean (glass) noodles. Yummmmyyyyyy! Will make this again. - 9/16/09


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    Incredible!
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    wonderful will make again - 9/14/09


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    Incredible!
    2 of 4 people found this review helpful
    Umm, yummy! - 9/14/09


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    Very Good
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    I didn't have all these ingreadeants but it inspired me. I poured it over rice. Yummmy - 7/27/09


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    Incredible!
    2 of 4 people found this review helpful
    yummy! - 6/29/09


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    2 of 4 people found this review helpful
    Very good. - 6/22/09


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    2 of 6 people found this review helpful
    All these Sparky add-ins help this great dish change enough for a different dinner everytime it's cooked up. - 12/18/08


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    2 of 7 people found this review helpful
    I will make this but will use chicken instead of pork - 6/21/08


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    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    This is a 'keeper' recipe. We had it for dinner tonight and both just loved it. Very flavourful. I followed the suggestion of marinating the tenderloin first. It added to the flavours. I also added some garlic and used more fresh ginger than called for. Certainly we have this again. - 8/8/10


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    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I've made a similar recipe using apricot jam. I've also done the pork loin on the grill, turned the other ingredients into a glaze & brushed the pork during cooking then served the remaining glaze at the table. - 4/8/10


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    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    DH and I both liked it, even though he doesn't like "fruity meat". Both thought it needed more pork, though. One serving is not filling enough for a dinner, although it would make a good lunch. - 3/6/10


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    Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Good recipe and combination of ingredients is very tasty. I didn't have water chestnuts, so I used cashews (a real treat). Prep time is a little long, but cooking is a breeze. - 2/13/10


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    Bad
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    My husband usu likes everything, but not this! I don't know what happened, but the flavors didn't seem to work well together for us. We couldn't even finish our meal before throwing it in the trash. Sorry... - 1/22/10


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    Very Good
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Cut out the peper and add snow peas, baboo shoot, carrots juline, red onion, mushrooms. serve over rice. - 1/14/10


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    Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Omitted peppers, added snow peas, mushrooms, onions, chopped celery, zucchini, 1 cup red cabbage, sliced carrots, and used olive oil instead of canola oil. Very good. - 12/29/09


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    1 of 3 people found this review helpful
    I have always loved applesauce with pork chops but many years ago my friend made a wonderful pork chop?recipe with apples that were cooked into the dish and I loved it.She has since passed away but this recipe reminds me of her,she was a very special person and I will always remember that recipe. - 12/28/09


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    Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    My DH loved these!!! - 12/28/09


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    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Someone made a comment about using chicken because they were not eating red meat....pork is commonly stated to be, " the other white meat". I'm going to try it with egg noodles also. I think it might be good. - 12/28/09


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I thought the recipe was SUPER!! I will make it more often. - 12/15/09


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    Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I made this as written and thought it came out pretty well. Unfortunately, my husband didn't like it; he felt there was too much ginger and not enough variety in the vegetables. - 12/14/09


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    Very Good
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    great chops - 11/9/09


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    1 of 3 people found this review helpful
    This looks delicious! I make pork stir-fry quite often and am sure I will use this recipe soon! - 10/6/09


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    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I enjoyed this very much - 9/27/09


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    Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Excellent! Next time I make it I will play around with the spices to get a bit more flavor but this is a great recipe! Thanks! - 9/18/09


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Absolutely worth trying.
    Loved every mouthful of it. The fresh ginger is just great. It is very colourful too with all the peppers added. Do try it for yourself
    - 9/17/09


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    Incredible!
    1 of 6 people found this review helpful
    I CANN'T WAIT TO TRY THIS RECIPE.YUMMY - 6/27/09


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    Very Good
    1 of 5 people found this review helpful
    yum! - 6/25/09


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    1 of 9 people found this review helpful
    Too much work. probably won't make it - 1/13/09


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    1 of 7 people found this review helpful
    Sounds good. I think I'll substitute chicken for the pork - 4/6/08


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    1 of 8 people found this review helpful
    My son and I can't wait to try thid recipe! - 4/5/08


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    thanks - 7/20/21


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    Incredible!
    Terrific - left out some of the bell pepper but otherwise followed exactly - 6/27/21


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    Incredible!
    yum - 6/27/21


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    thanks - 5/30/21


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    Interesting - 5/1/21


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    Yum! - 4/19/21


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    LOOKS GREAT - 3/17/21


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    Delicious! Any veggie is fair game for me. - 2/1/21


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    I'm trying this! - 1/19/21


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    I love one serving recipes! - 1/19/21


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    Very Good
    Very good. I added snow peas and carrots. A big hit. - 1/19/21


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    Very Good
    i cannot tolerate peppers, so subbed in snow peas. It was great. - 1/19/21


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    looks good - 1/19/21


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    Incredible!
    yum - 12/28/20


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    Sounds delicious going to try tonight - 11/29/20


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    not a fan of bell peppers regardless of their color- would leave them out totally even though they add flavor and color- would add broccoli, mushrooms, snow peas, and carrots instead - 9/24/20


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    Great - 7/9/20


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    Very Good
    good, used less ginger though - 7/4/20


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    Some chili flakes balanced the sweet taste out. We enjoyed it - 4/4/20