Smokey Pork & Spinach Skillet

A quick and hearty skillet combining lean ground pork, fiber-rich pinto beans, and wilted spinach, seasoned with a touch of smoked paprika.

• Prep: 10 min
• Cook: 15 min
• Total: 25 min
• Servings: 4
• Cuisine: American
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $3.68/serving

Dietary

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

Tags

• sauté
• quick
• healthy
• budget-friendly
• savory
• smoky

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground pork (lean)
• 2 can pinto beans (15 ounce, no-sodium, rinsed and drained)
• 6 cup spinach (packed)
• 1 yellow onion (chopped)
• 2 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon dried cumin
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1.5 cup quick-cook brown rice (quick-cook, prepared according to package directions)

Instructions

1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the 1 yellow onion; sauté for 3 minutes until softened.
2. Add the 1 pound ground pork to the skillet, breaking it apart. Cook for 5-7 minutes, until browned. Drain any excess fat.
3. Stir in the 2 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon dried cumin, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Add the 2 cans pinto beans and 6 cups spinach to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring until the spinach wilts and beans are heated through.
5. While the skillet is cooking, prepare 1 1/2 cups quick-cook brown rice according to package directions.
6. Serve the Smokey Pork & Spinach Skillet over the cooked brown rice.

Notes

Using pre-chopped onions or garlic can shave off even more prep time for this quick meal. The smoky paprika adds a depth of flavor without extra sodium.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 445
• Protein: 33.1 g
• Carbohydrates: 52.8 g
• Fat: 11.5 g
• Fiber: 10.7 g
• Sodium: 90 mg
• Saturated Fat: 3.6 g
• Sugar: 3.9 g
• Cholesterol: 70 mg