Hawaiian Pork, Fave Veggies, and Spicy Slaw

Lean, grilled pork loin with fresh pineapple is a perfect complement for the citrus-sweet zest and chili-hot spice of this crunchy slaw.  To round out the nutrients, a blend of my favorite veggies:  carrots, broccoli, edamame, and black beans seasoned with garlic.  And still only 370 calories! 

 

Servings: 4

Ingredients for Hawaiian Pork:

• 8 oz. boneless pork loin, cut into 8 equal rounds
• 1/2 tsp. chili powder
• (4) 3/4″ slices of a cored fresh pineapple

Ingredients for Fave Veggies:

• 1 cup of carrots, cut into rounds
• 1 cup of fresh or frozen edamame
• 1/2 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
• Pam cooking spray
• 3 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced
• 1 cup of fresh broccoli flowerets

Ingredients for Spicy Slaw:

• 4-1/2 tsp. cider vinegar
• 1 Tbsp. orange juice
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1-1/2 tsp. sugar
• 1/4 tsp. chili powder
• 4 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced
• 1 cup red onion, thinly slivered
• 1 cup red sweet bell pepper, cut in thin strips
• 2 Tbsp. wheat germ
• 4 tsp. blanched almonds

Directions:

1.  Dressing for Spicy Slaw:  Whisk together vinegar, juice, olive oil, sugar, and chili powder. Chill.  In large bowl, combine cabbage, onion, and sweet pepper; toss. Cover and chill until ready to serve.

2.  Place carrots in pan with water.  Bring to a boil; simmer about 5 minutes.  Add edamame; simmer another 3 minutes.  Add broccoli; cover and continue to simmer for another 3 minutes.  Stir in black beans; cover and remove from heat.  After 1 minute, drain vegetables in colander.  

3.  Rub chili powder into surface of pork rounds. For charcoal grill, cook pork rounds and pineapple on uncovered grill directly over medium coals about 6 minutes, until completely done (160 degrees F), turning once. (For gas grill, preheat; reduce to medium. Grill pork and pineapple, covered.)

4.  Spray a small saucepan with Pam cooking spray.  Saute garlic until golden and tender; add drained vegetables from step 2, and gently stir to coat with garlic flavor.

5. Place Spicy Slaw into individual serving bowls and drizzle with dressing.  Sprinkle on each serving:  1-1/2 tsp. wheat germ and 1 tsp. blanched almonds.

6.  Serve Hawaiian Pork and Fave Veggies immediately while hot, with Spicy Slaw alongside. 

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Nutritional Data: (per serving)

Calories 370
Total Fat (g) 15
Cholesterol (mg) 27
Sodium (mg) 264
Carbohydrate (g) 42
Fiber (g) 10.0
Sugar (g) 18.0
Protein (g) 22

Caloric Ratio:

Carbohydrates: 42%
Fat: 37%
Protein: 21%

Extra Nutritional Data: (per serving)

Fullness Factor: 2.7 out of 5.0
Nutrition Rating: 4.0 out of 5.0
Estimated Glycemic Load: 15 [target = 100/day or less]
Inflammation Factor: 349 [target = 50/day or higher]
Nutrient Balance Completeness Score: 70 out of 100
Protein Quality/Amino Acid Score: 50 [target = 100 or higher]

This food is a good source of Dietary Fiber and Folate, and a very good source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K and Manganese.

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