Pork and Onions with Wild Rice
Recipe courtesy of the National Pork Board
Preparation facts
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients
6 green onions
1 lb boneless pork loin, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 tsp kitchen browning sauce
1 package (6-1/2 ounce) fast-cooking long grain & wild
rice
1- 3/4 cups water
1/4 tsp ground cumin
Directions
Cut white part of green onions in 1-inch lengths; thinly slice green
tops and set aside. Combine white onion with pork cubes, browning sauce and about half of rice
seasoning packet in microwave-safe 1-quart casserole. Marinate 10-15 minutes at room
temperature.
Combine remaining rice seasoning packet, rice, water and cumin in
microwave-safe 2-quart casserole; cover with lid or plastic wrap. Microwave (High) 4-5 minutes
or until rice is hot and slightly cooked. Let stand covered about 5 minutes to finish
cooking.
Microwave pork mixture, covered with waxed paper, on High 5-6 minutes,
stirring after each 2 minutes, until pork is done. Stir in green onion tops. Fluff rice with a
fork and push towards edges of casserole. Spoon pork into center of rice.
Nutrition facts
Serving Size 1 serving
Calories 279
Calories from Fat 63 (22%)
% Daily Value*
10%Total Fat 7g
12%Saturated
Fat 2.4g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.8g
Monounsaturated Fat 2.7g
24%Cholesterol 71mg
39%Sodium 936mg
16%Potassium 546mg
9%Total
Carbohydrate 26g
11%Dietary
Fiber 2.7g
Sugars 2g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
57%Protein 28g