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Apricot Ginger-Glazed Pork with Apricot Rice Pilaf
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Apricot Ginger-Glazed Pork with Apricot Rice Pilaf
4 servings
25 minutes total
  • Prepare pork through step 2 (10 minutes)
  • Prepare rice and complete pork; serve (15 minutes)

Apricot Ginger-Glazed Pork

Ingredients

  • 1 lime, for juice
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely grated
  • 1 pork tenderloin (about 1 lb)
  • 2 teaspoons sriracha-garlic seasoning*
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 cup apricot (or peach) preserves
  • ¼ cup rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped

Steps

    1. Squeeze lime for juice (1 tablespoon); peel and grate ginger. Cut pork into 4 equal pieces; sprinkle with seasoning (wash hands).
    2. Preheat large, nonstick sauté pan on medium-high 2–3 minutes. Place oil in pan, then add pork; cook 3–4 minutes, turning often, or until browned.
    3. Remove pan from heat; stir in preserves, vinegar, ginger, and lime juice. Return pan to heat. Cook 5–7 minutes, stirring often while turning pork to coat, until pork is 145°F and sauce thickens. Chop cilantro; sprinkle over pork. Serve with sauce on the side.
    *NOTE: Some dry sriracha seasonings are much more intense than others. If using another flavor, start with ¾ teaspoon, then add more if desired.

Apricot Rice Pilaf

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dried apricots, coarsely chopped
  • ¼ cup chopped pecans
  • 2 tablespoons apricot (or peach) preserves
  • 1 (8.5-oz) pouch precooked whole grain rice blend
  • 1 tablespoon fresh Italian parsley, coarsely chopped

Steps

    1. Chop apricots and place in large bowl with pecans and preserves.
    2. Cook rice following package instructions. Chop parsley.
    3. Add rice to bowl, then stir in parsley; serve.

Serving Suggestions

  • Complete your meal with steamed vegetables, fresh salad blend, diet green tea, and fresh fruit parfaits for dessert.
  • Try an equal amount of fresh stone fruit (peaches, apricots, plums, or nectarines) instead of dried apricots for the rice when they are in season.

Apricot Ginger-Glazed Pork

Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 360, Total Fat 6g, Sat Fat 1.5g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 60mg, Sodium 220mg, Total Carb 53g, Fiber 0g, Sugars 48g, Protein 22g, Calc 0%, Vitamin A 4%, Vitamin C 4%, Iron 6%

Apricot Rice Pilaf

Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 250, Total Fat 6g, Sat Fat 0g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 0mg, Sodium 150mg, Total Carb 47g, Fiber 5g, Sugars 24g, Protein 4g, Calc 2%, Vitamin A 25%, Vitamin C 4%, Iron 10%