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Chimichurri Pork and Black Bean Bowl
with plantains and yellow rice
Prep & Cook Time: 15-20 min.
Spice Level: Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk
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Over 30g protein
- Gluten-Smart
Chef
Jimmy Shay
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In Your Box (serves 4)
- 16 oz. Ground Pork
- 16 oz. Cooked White Rice
- 15½ oz. Black Beans
- 8 oz. Fire Roasted Salsa
- 8 oz. Sliced Plantains
- 4 oz. Mixed Diced Peppers
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2 oz. Light Sour Cream
- ⅖ oz. Chimichurri Seasoning
- 2 tsp. Portuguese Piri Piri Blend
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Nutrition (per serving) zPanYyqv
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Calories680
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Carbohydrates71g
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Net Carbs67g
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Fat29g
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Protein30g
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Sodium1410mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 2 Large Non-Stick Pans
- 1 Plate
- 1 Colander/Strainer
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
Customize It Instructions
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If using ground turkey, break up until turkey reaches minimum internal temperature, 6-8 minutes.
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1 Start the Pork and Peppers
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.
Add ground pork and peppers to hot pan. Break up meat until no pink remains and pork reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 5-7 minutes.While pork and peppers cook, continue recipe. -
2 Cook the Plantains
Line a plate with a paper towel.
Place another large non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.Add plantains and a pinch of salt to hot pan. Stir occasionally until golden-brown, 2-3 minutes per side.Remove from burner and transfer plantains to towel-lined plate. Wipe pan clean and reserve. -
3 Finish the Pork and Peppers
Add chimichurri seasoning, 1/4 tsp. salt, and 1/4 cup water to hot pan with pork and peppers. Stir occasionally until pork mixture is coated, 1-2 minutes.
Remove from burner. -
4 Cook Rice and Finish Dish
Carefully massage rice in bag to break up any clumps and remove from packaging.
Drain and rinse beans in a colander/strainer.Return pan used to cook plantains to medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil. Add beans to hot pan and stir occasionally, 2 minutes.Add rice and piri piri seasoning (to taste) and stir occasionally until rice is heated through, 3-5 minutes.Remove from burner.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping rice and beans with pork mixture. Garnish with sour cream and salsa (to taste). Bon appétit!
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