Pregnancy Friendly Pork and Cabbage Stir-Fry
Bright, savory, and loaded with vegetables, this pork and cabbage stir-fry is the kind of weeknight dinner that feels indulgent but is actually doing a lot of good work nutritionally. Pork tenderloin is one of the leaner cuts you can reach for, and the instructions call for cooking it to a safe internal temperature of 145°F — a detail that matters a lot when you're eating for two. The marinade leans on coconut aminos and warming spices like turmeric and fresh ginger, so you get deep, complex flavor without anything that raises red flags during pregnancy. Cabbage and carrots bring satisfying crunch along with a solid hit of folate and fiber, while garlic and ginger make the whole kitchen smell incredible as everything hits the hot pan. The arrowroot-thickened sauce clings beautifully to every piece of pork and vegetable, giving you that glossy takeout-style finish at home where you control every single ingredient. A squeeze of fresh lime and a handful of cilantro at the end brighten everything up and make it feel restaurant-worthy. It's a genuinely craveable meal that checks the boxes you care about most right now.
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4 servings
For the pork
- 1 lb pork tenderloin, sliced ¼-inch thick against the grain
Ingredient noteCook all meat thoroughly when pregnant.
- 1 tbsp coconut aminos
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp turmeric
- ¼ tsp salt
For the sauce
- 3 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 tsp arrowroot starch
For the stir-fry
- 2 tbsp coconut oil, divided
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, thinly sliced
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into thin matchsticks
- 4 cups green cabbage, thinly shredded
- 4 scallions, cut into 1-inch pieces (green parts only)
- ½ tsp salt, or to taste
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (optional)
- 1 lime, cut into wedges (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, combine the pork slices with 1 tbsp coconut aminos, ground ginger, turmeric, and 1/4 tsp salt. Toss to coat evenly and set aside while you prepare the remaining ingredients.
- 2
In the same small bowl (or a separate one), whisk together the 3 tbsp coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, grated fresh ginger, and arrowroot starch until the starch is fully dissolved with no lumps. Set the sauce aside.
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