This keto pork stir fry is made with a lean pork tenderloin, is ready in under 30 minutes, and comes in at just 3 net carbs. Your dinner plans called and said to add this easy recipe to your list!
Why you’ll love this recipe
No fuss - This is an all in one dish. Sure, you can pair it with any easy peasy side dish like keto cauliflower fried rice, but if you’re feeling the need to simplify, it’s a meal on its own. And, you only have one pan to wash which is always a win!
Healthy - Low carb is the reason you clicked on this recipe, right? Or maybe you share my love of lean and tender pork loin. Either way, you’ve come to the right place! And those colors…with the bright red of the bell peppers and the vibrant green of the bok choy, you know it’s fueling your body with nutrients.
You might also like the popular recipe, Keto Egg Roll in a Bowl .
Ingredients
You probably have most of these ingredients in your pantry for fridge, but you will need to grab a few ingredients at the grocery store. Let’s dive in…
Pork tenderloin - the tenderloin is a thin and lean cut of pork. Sometimes you’ll see them sold as a two pack, which works perfect for this recipe. You’ll need a pound and a half for this recipe.
If you find yourself stumped in the meat aisle at the grocery store, just remember that a pork tenderloin is different than a pork loin. A pork loin is more like a Sunday roast - it’s larger. If you have leftovers, make this Pork Tenderloin Sheet Pan Dinner!
Red bell pepper - The red peppers have tons of vitamin C in them, making them ideal for this recipe. With that said, I’m not the food police so if you have a yellow or orange bell pepper, you can totally use them in this recipe instead.
Cashews - these nuts add a nice flavor component and they’re a little, well - nutty! I use raw, unsalted cashews that I picked up at Costco.
Bok choy - don’t freak out over this one, folks! It sounds fancy but really similar to cabbage. The lower part is a little crunchy - think of celery but better - and the leaves cook up tender and chewy. This veggie component adds some texture and a little crunch from the white parts of the bok choy.
The rest of the ingredients you’ll need are in the recipe card below.
Cooking for two?
This recipe makes six servings. If you're cooking for a just a few people, you can halve the recipe card below.
Substitutions
- You can make this keto pork stir fry gluten free by substituting gluten free tamari or coconut aminos for the soy sauce.
- Substitute Napa cabbage fresh spinach for the bok choy
- Use any color of bell pepper - green, red, yellow, or orange
How to make keto pork stir fry
Step 1: Use a large skillet to make my stir fry but you can of course use a wok if you have one.
Heat olive oil, add pork in two batches, if necessary. What you don't want to do here is crowd the pan! Cook the pork for 2-3 minutes per side until they're lightly browned.
Step 2: Add the bell pepper, green onion, ginger, cashews and garlic powder.
Stir fry the veggies until they become crisp-tender, around 2-3 minutes.
Step 3: Add the bok choy, sesame oil, and soy sauce.
Continue to stir fry until the bok choy wilts and the other ingredients coat the entire dish, approximately 1-2 minutes.
Remove from heat and transfer to individual serving plates. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds, if desired, and serve immediately.
Variations
Protein: Sub in chicken breast, chicken thighs, or beef sirloin strips for the pork.
Make it spicy by adding a pinch of red pepper flakes.
What to Serve with Keto Pork Tenderloin Stir Fry
The beauty of this dish is that it's an all in one meal! Serve over keto cauliflower rice, plain cauliflower rice or low carb noodles.
FAQS
I fact checked this one, folks and it is indeed okay for a keto diet. You can read more about soy sauce on a keto diet if you'd like!
Keto Pork Stir Fry
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1.5 lbs. pork tenderloin thinly sliced
- 1 medium red bell pepper thinly sliced
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ⅓ cup raw cashews
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 baby Bok choy chopped
- 3 Tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 2 Tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 Tablespoons toasted sesame seeds optional
- 1 green onion optional
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a wok or a large frying pan with high sides over medium-high heat. Add the pork and cook, stirring occasionally, until the pork is nicely browned on all sides, around 3-4 minutes.2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1.5 lbs. pork tenderloin
- Add bell pepper, ginger, cashews and garlic powder. Stir fry the veggies until they become crisp-tender, around 2-3 minutes.1 medium red bell pepper, ½ teaspoon ground ginger, ⅓ cup raw cashews, ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Add the bok choy, sesame oil, and soy sauce. Continue to stir fry until the bok choy wilts and the other ingredients are coated, approximately 1-2 minutes.1 baby Bok choy, 2 Tablespoons soy sauce, 3 Tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- Remove from heat and transfer to individual serving plates. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds or green onions if desired, and serve immediately.2 Tablespoons toasted sesame seeds, 1 green onion
Notes
- You can make this keto pork stir fry gluten free by substituting gluten free tamari or coconut aminos for the soy sauce.
- Substitute Napa cabbage fresh spinach for the bok choy
- Use any color of bell pepper - green, red, yellow, or orange
Nutrition
This Farm Girl Cooks is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. If calorie count and other nutritional values are important to you, we recommend running the ingredients through whichever online nutritional calculator you prefer. Calories and other nutritional values can vary quite a bit depending on which brands were used.
Shawna
This was delicious...I added a bit of allulose to sweeten up the sauce. so yummy!
Deanne Frieders
So glad you liked it!
Dezirae
Hi I have this on my menu to make I wondered if I could throw it right in my slowcooker? Currently have a broken knee and can't stand for long periods of time. So skillet and me aren't friends lol. If so would I increase the cooking time?
Dezirae
I meant estimated how long should I cook it for if I do the slowcooker? Sorry for the confusion!
Imthian
Thanks. Loved it. We added one chilli to give a extra kick and worked like a charm.
Shelly
This is one of the best stir fry recipes I’ve ever made! I’m on COVID-19 lockdown and had to cook with what I had ion hand. I doubled the recipe. I didn’t have bok Choy so I used sliced zucchini. I didn’t have green onion so I used half a cooking onion. This was a big hit with everyone! That you for sharing! I think I’ll be making this weekly!
Melanie
Made this and it was so quick, easy, and DELICIOUS! I subbed the bok coy for spinach and it works great. Can’t wait to make this again!!
Deanne Frieders
Yay! So glad you enjoyed it Melanie!
Melanie
Made this and it was so quick, easy, and DELICIOUS! I subbed the bok coy for spinach and it works great. Can’t wait to make this again!!
Crystal Blin
This looks amazing. Definitely going to give it a try sometime.
Deanne Frieders
Yes, please do! We love it!