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- Prepare pork through step 2 (15 minutes)
- Prepare salad, complete pork; serve (25 minutes)
Mojo Pork Chili
Ingredients
- ½ yellow onion, chopped
- ½ lb Deli mojo pork, shredded
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 2 cups unsalted chicken stock (or broth)
- ½ cup mojo marinade
- 1 (16-oz) can reduced-sodium pinto beans, drained
- 1 (14.5-oz) can diced potatoes, drained
- 1 (8.5-oz) bag precooked basmati rice
- ½ bunch fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped
- ½ cup green olives with pimientos, coarsely chopped
- 1 medium avocado, chopped
Prep
- Chop onion (1 cup).
- Shred pork (about 2 cups) into small bite-size pieces.
Steps
- Preheat large stockpot on medium-high 2–3 minutes. Place oil in pot, then add onions and pork; cook and stir 2–3 minutes or until onions soften.
- Reduce heat to low; add stock, marinade, beans, and potatoes, then cover; simmer 15–18 minutes or until pork is hot and flavors are blended.
- Microwave rice following package instructions. Chop cilantro (½ cup) and olives; cut avocado into small bite-size pieces.
- Place rice in serving bowls; top with chili, avocado, cilantro, and olives. Serve.
Zesty Wedge Salad
Ingredients
- 1 medium head iceberg lettuce
- ¼ bunch cilantro, finely chopped
- ½ yellow onion, finely chopped
- ½ cup green olives with pimentos, finely chopped
- ¼ cup spicy ranch dressing
- 2 tablespoons sofrito
- 1 cup crispy tortilla or wonton strips
Steps
- Remove lettuce core; cut lettuce into 6 wedges and place on serving plates.
- Chop cilantro (2 tablespoons), onion (¼ cup), and olives; place in bowl and toss until blended.
- Whisk dressing and sofrito until blended. Top each wedge with dressing, olive mixture, and crispy strips. Serve.
Serving Suggestions
- Complete your meal with hot sauce for the chili, Cuban bread, and cupcakes for dessert.
- Publix Deli Rotisserie Chicken would be a great substitute for the mojo pork.
Mojo Pork Chili
Amount per ⅙ recipe serving: Calories 320, Total Fat 14g, Sat Fat 2.5g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 20mg, Sodium 770mg, Total Carb 33g, Fiber 6g, Sugars 2g, Protein 16g, Calc 6%, Vitamin A 4%, Vitamin C 15%, Iron 10%
Zesty Wedge Salad
Amount per ⅙ recipe serving: Calories 120, Total Fat 9g, Chol 5mg, Total Carb 11g, Fiber 1g, Calc 2%, Vitamin A 10%, Vitamin C 6%, Iron 2%