Cuban Inspired Pork with Rice and Beans

Name: Cuban Inspired Pork with Rice and Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Latin
Ingredients: 1 pound pork tenderloin (thinly sliced); 0.25 cup orange juice; 2 tablespoon lime juice; 3 clove garlic (minced); 0.5 teaspoon cumin; 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 yellow onion (medium, diced); 15 ounce black beans (rinsed and drained); 2 cup white rice (cooked); 0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)

Juicy pork tenderloin marinated and cooked with citrus and garlic, served with fluffy white rice and savory black beans for a vibrant and hearty meal.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 30 min
Total: 45 min
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Latin
Difficulty: Medium
Cost: $2.40/serving

Dietary

Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Soy-Free
Egg-Free
High-Protein
High-Fiber

Ingredients

1 pound pork tenderloin (thinly sliced)
0.25 cup orange juice
2 tablespoon lime juice
3 clove garlic (minced)
0.5 teaspoon cumin
0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 yellow onion (medium, diced)
15 ounce black beans (rinsed and drained)
2 cup white rice (cooked)
0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)

Instructions

In a medium bowl, combine the thinly sliced pork tenderloin, 1/4 cup of orange juice, 2 tablespoons of lime juice, 3 minced cloves of garlic, 1/2 teaspoon of cumin, 1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano, 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Stir to coat and let marinate for at least 15 minutes while you prepare other ingredients.
Cook 2 cups of white rice according to package directions or in a rice cooker. Keep warm.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated pork (reserve marinade) and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until browned and cooked through. Remove pork from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the diced yellow onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Stir in the rinsed and drained 15 ounce can of black beans, and the reserved marinade. Simmer for 5 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and sauce to thicken slightly.
Return the cooked pork to the skillet, toss gently to coat with the bean mixture. Serve immediately with the cooked white rice, garnished with fresh cilantro if desired.

Notes

For best flavor, marinate the pork for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours in the refrigerator. Adjust spice level by adding a pinch of red pepper flakes to the beans.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 485
Protein: 38.2 g
Carbohydrates: 47.5 g
Fat: 14 g
Fiber: 10.2 g
Sodium: 750 mg
Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
Sugar: 5.5 g
Cholesterol: 80 mg