Seared Pork & White Bean Skillet

Name: Seared Pork & White Bean Skillet
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound ground pork (lean); 2 can cannellini beans (15 ounce, no-sodium, rinsed and drained); 2 cup spinach (packed); 1 yellow onion (diced); 2 bell peppers (diced); 2 clove garlic (minced); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder; 0.5 teaspoon onion powder; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper; 1.5 cup quick-cook brown rice (quick-cook, prepared according to package directions)

A flavorful skillet meal featuring lean ground pork, tender cannellini beans, and vibrant bell peppers, seasoned with simple herbs and spices, ideal for a quick and nutritious dinner.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 25 min
Servings: 4
Cuisine: American
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $3.84/serving

Dietary

Gluten-Free
Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Soy-Free
Egg-Free
Low-Sodium
Low-Sugar
High-Protein
High-Fiber

Ingredients

1 pound ground pork (lean)
2 can cannellini beans (15 ounce, no-sodium, rinsed and drained)
2 cup spinach (packed)
1 yellow onion (diced)
2 bell peppers (diced)
2 clove garlic (minced)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
0.5 teaspoon onion powder
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
1.5 cup quick-cook brown rice (quick-cook, prepared according to package directions)

Instructions

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the 1 yellow onion and 2 bell peppers; sauté for 3-4 minutes until slightly softened.
Add the 1 pound ground pork to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook for 5-7 minutes, until browned. Drain any excess fat.
Stir in the 2 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the 2 cans cannellini beans and 2 cups spinach to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring until the spinach wilts and the beans are heated through.
While the skillet is cooking, prepare 1 1/2 cups quick-cook brown rice according to package directions.
Serve the Seared Pork & White Bean Skillet over the cooked brown rice.

Notes

Leftovers store well in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the microwave or on the stovetop.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 405
Protein: 32.8 g
Carbohydrates: 44.5 g
Fat: 11.2 g
Fiber: 9.8 g
Sodium: 95 mg
Saturated Fat: 3.7 g
Sugar: 3.5 g
Cholesterol: 70 mg