Pork Souvlaki Bowls

Name: Pork Souvlaki Bowls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 1 pound pork tenderloin (cut into 1-inch cubes); 2 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper; 1 cup couscous (quick-cooking); 1 cup hot water (hot); 0.5 English cucumber (diced); 2 Roma tomatoes (diced); 0.25 red onion (small, thinly sliced); 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped); 2 tablespoon tzatziki sauce (bottled); 1 lemon (cut into wedges, for serving)

Juicy grilled pork tenderloin marinated in lemon and herbs, served with fluffy couscous, a crisp cucumber-tomato salad, and creamy tzatziki.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 10 min
Total: 25 min
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Greek
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $2.49/serving

Dietary

Nut-Free
Soy-Free
Egg-Free
High-Protein

Ingredients

1 pound pork tenderloin (cut into 1-inch cubes)
2 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried oregano
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup couscous (quick-cooking)
1 cup hot water (hot)
0.5 English cucumber (diced)
2 Roma tomatoes (diced)
0.25 red onion (small, thinly sliced)
1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)
2 tablespoon tzatziki sauce (bottled)
1 lemon (cut into wedges, for serving)

Instructions

In a medium bowl, combine the pork tenderloin cubes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
Prepare the couscous: Place the quick-cooking couscous in a heatproof bowl. Pour hot water over it, cover, and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
While the couscous sits, prepare the cucumber-tomato salad: In a separate small bowl, combine the diced English cucumber, diced Roma tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, and chopped fresh parsley. Gently toss.
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated pork cubes in a single layer and cook for 3-5 minutes per side, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through.
Assemble the bowls: Divide the fluffy couscous among serving bowls. Top with the cooked pork, cucumber-tomato salad, and a dollop of bottled tzatziki sauce. Serve immediately with lemon wedges, if desired.

Notes

Marinating the pork for a bit longer, even 15-20 minutes, will enhance the flavor. For a more traditional touch, you can briefly warm pita bread instead of couscous.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 405
Protein: 34.6 g
Carbohydrates: 29.5 g
Fat: 17.5 g
Fiber: 4.1 g
Sodium: 880 mg
Saturated Fat: 4.8 g
Sugar: 5.2 g
Cholesterol: 105 mg