Pan-Fried Pork with Pesto, Peppers and Tomatoes

Name: Pan-Fried Pork with Pesto, Peppers and Tomatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp butter; 2 to 3 cups cooked pork strips; salt, to taste; black pepper, to taste; 2 to 3 bell peppers, cut into thin strips; 2 to 3 tbsp pesto; 2 to 3 tomatoes, cut into wedges; balsamic vinegar, to taste

Recipe GLPR5acd7628c75872

Italian

Main Course

20 min

1065 cal

Servings: 2

Stovetop

SNAP eligible

A quick and flavorful pan-fried pork dish loaded with vibrant bell peppers, fresh tomatoes, and aromatic pesto. The pork is seared until golden, then tossed with sautéed vegetables and finished with a touch of balsamic vinegar for depth. Ready in just 20 minutes, this is a perfect weeknight main course that's naturally gluten-free.

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Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp butter

2 to 3 cups cooked pork strips

salt, to taste

black pepper, to taste

2 to 3 bell peppers, cut into thin strips

2 to 3 tbsp pesto

2 to 3 tomatoes, cut into wedges

balsamic vinegar, to taste

Directions

Heat the olive oil and butter together in a large frying pan over medium-high heat until the butter is melted and the pan is hot.
Add the cooked pork strips to the pan, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the edges are lightly browned.
Add the bell pepper strips to the pan with the pork and stir-fry for about 1 minute.
Pour the pesto into the pan and stir well to coat the pork and peppers evenly. Add the tomato wedges and toss gently to combine.
Drizzle with balsamic vinegar to taste and toss everything together for another minute or two, just until the tomatoes are heated through and all ingredients are coated with pesto.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or balsamic vinegar as needed. Serve immediately while hot.

Comments

Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff4.5

This is a straightforward weeknight winner for two people with no special-trip ingredients—pork, peppers, tomatoes, and pesto are all available at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Kroger, or Walmart. The 20-minute claim is honest; searing pork takes 8–10 minutes, vegetables another 5–7, and there's minimal chopping. Cost runs around $7–$9 total depending on pork price and whether you use jarred or fresh pesto, landing at $3.50–$4.50 per serving. The main caveat is that this is a same-night dish—leftovers don't reheat well since the pork dries out quickly—so plan to cook only what you'll eat, and plan to eat it immediately while the peppers are still crisp.

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