Recipes
Shopping list
- Prepare pork through step 1 - 5 minutes
- Prepare salad and complete pork; serve - 15 minutes
Roast Pork and Black Beans on Rice
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups water
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 package fully cooked pork roast (15 oz)
- 1 (15-oz) can seasoned black beans (undrained)
- 2 tablespoons sofrito (Spanish cooking sauce)
- 2 cups instant rice
- 1 medium onion
Prep
- Place water, oil, and salt in medium saucepan and cover; bring to boil for rice.
Steps
- Transfer pork roast (including juices) to microwave-safe baking dish; top with black beans and sofrito. Cover loosely; microwave on MEDIUM (50% power) for 10 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
- Cook rice following package instructions.
- Break pork roast apart, using two forks. Stir until blended; microwave on HIGH for 2 more minutes to blend flavors.
- Slice onion thinly. Fluff rice with fork. Spoon pork and black beans on rice; top with onions and serve.
Zesty Herb Salad
Ingredients
- 1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped
- 1 bag romaine salad blend (5-10 oz)
- 1 cup grape tomatoes
- ½ cup matchstick carrots
- 1 tablespoon cooked bacon pieces
- juice of ½ lime
- 2 tablespoons Italian salad dressing
Prep
- Slice pepper; chop cilantro.
Steps
- Place salad blend, tomatoes, carrots, bacon, peppers, and cilantro in salad bowl.
- Squeeze juice of one-half lime into small bowl; whisk in salad dressing until blended. Add to salad; toss to coat. Serve.
Serving Suggestions
- Complete your meal with Cuban bread and guava pastries for dessert.
- When a dressing calls for lemon juice or vinegar, try lime juice instead. It adds a magical flavor to salad greens.
Roast Pork and Black Beans on Rice
Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 460, Total Fat 10g, Sat Fat 3g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 55mg, Sodium 1050mg, Total Carb 63g, Fiber 6g, Sugars 6g, Protein 29g, Calc 6%, Vitamin A 2%, Vitamin C 6%, Iron 15%
Zesty Herb Salad
Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 60, Total Fat 3g, Chol 0mg, Sodium 170mg, Total Carb 8g, Fiber 2g, Calc 2%, Vitamin A 90%, Vitamin C 60%, Iron 4%