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Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon peanut or canola oil
- 1/4 pound ground pork
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 3 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
- About 5 ounces of peas, fresh or frozen ones allowed to defrost
- 1 box of soft tofu, drained and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch, dissolved in 2 tablespoons cold water
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 225g | |
| Recipe makes 2 servings | |
| Calories 265 | |
| Calories from Fat 143 | 54% |
| Total Fat 15.85g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat 5.67g | 23% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium 944mg | 39% |
| Potassium 414mg | 12% |
| Total Carbs 14.81g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.9g | 6% |
| Sugars 3.23g | 2% |
| Protein 15.68g | 25% |
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