By Todd Barron @ FoodieCuisine.com
- Pork with Side Dishes
I really enjoy grilling this time of year and made some healthy pork kabobs the other day.
You may not know it, but pork loin, when trimmed, has almost the same number of calories as chicken does. Not only does it have almost the same number of calories and fat, but it tastes a lot better too!
Marinade
- 1 Bunch cilantro
- 2 Limes
- 2 Jalapenos
- 1/2 Cup Olive Oil
- 8 Cloves Garlic (peeled)
- 1 Medium White Onion
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Cut the stems off the cilantro. Add all ingredients but the limes to a food processor. Squeeze the lime juice into the processor. Blend and scrape down the sides until smooth.
Pork Kabobs
- 3 Pounds Pork Loin
- 1 Green Bell Pepper
- 1 Large White Onion
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Kabobs Ready for the Grill
Trim the pork loin and cut into 1 inch cubes. Put into a medium size bowl and toss with the marinade above. Cover and refrigerate overnight (about 12 hours.)
Start a fire in the grill and give it about 20 minutes to warm up.
Remove the seeds from the bell pepper. Cut bell pepper and onion into 1 inch cubes. Slide the peppers onto one skewer and the onions onto another. Drizzle olive oil over the pepper and onion skewers. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
** IMPORTANT: Cook the side dishes below before or while you do the grilling. They need to be complete before you finish grilling.
Place the skewers on the grill and cook. Turn the skewers 90 degrees once the side they are on develops char spots.
Side Dishes
- 2 Cups Jasmine Rice
- 16 Ounces Canned Black Beans
- 8 Ounces Canned Yellow Corn
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 1 Teaspoon Fish Sauce (Optional)
Kabobs After Grilling
Cook the rice as per the directions or in a rice cooker. Drain the black beans and corn. Rinse the black beans. Combine black beans and corn, add salt and pepper to taste, microwave for 2 minutes. Combine the fish sauce with the rice (optional step.)
Putting it all together
- Let the kabobs rest for about 5 minutes before you remove the meat
- Place 3-4 cubes of meat on each plate
- Scoop about 1 cup of cooked rice onto each place
- Top the rice with 3-4 cooked vegetable pieces (onion & bell pepper)
- Scoop about 1 cup of the beans/corn onto each place
Serve and enjoy!
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