Pregnancy Friendly Beef and Asparagus Stir-Fry
Tender seared beef and crisp-tender asparagus come together in a glossy, ginger-forward sauce that feels restaurant-worthy but comes together entirely in one skillet. During pregnancy, getting enough iron and folate matters, and this dish quietly delivers on both fronts — flank steak is a great source of heme iron, while asparagus brings a solid hit of folate to every bite. The marinade and sauce are built on coconut aminos instead of conventional soy sauce, so you sidestep the sodium overload and any soy sensitivity without sacrificing that deep, savory flavor. Fresh ginger and turmeric add warmth and a gentle anti-inflammatory boost that feels especially welcome when your body is working overtime. Coconut oil handles the high-heat sear beautifully, and arrowroot starch thickens the sauce into a glossy coating that clings to every piece of beef and vegetable. The whole thing is free of anything on the usual avoid-during-pregnancy list, so you can eat a full, satisfying bowl without second-guessing a single ingredient. Finish it with a scatter of fresh cilantro and you've got a weeknight dinner that's as nourishing as it is genuinely delicious.
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4 servings
For the beef
- 1 lb flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
Ingredient noteCook all meat thoroughly when pregnant.
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tsp arrowroot starch
- ½ tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
For the sauce
- 3 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp arrowroot starch
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
For the stir-fry
- 1 lb asparagus, woody ends snapped off, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 3 scallions, white and light green parts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- ¼ tsp salt, plus more to taste
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the sliced flank steak with 2 tbsp coconut aminos, 1 tsp arrowroot starch, and 1/2 tsp grated ginger. Toss to coat evenly and let the beef marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the sauce ingredients: 3 tbsp coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp arrowroot starch, 1 tsp grated ginger, and turmeric until the starch is fully dissolved. Set aside.
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