Stovetop
Pork Tenderloin
Taco Salad Nourish Bowl
Craving tacos? This make-at-home nourish bowl is loaded with veggies and powered by protein-rich ground pork, fulfilling your cravings. Big on flavour and easy to make, it’s perfect for busy nights when you want something fresh, without all the effort.
Prep:
15 minutes
Cook:
25 minutes
Serves:
4
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Ingredients
- 2 tsp (10 mL) oil
- 1 lb (454 g) ground pork
- 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
- 2 tsp (10 mL) chili powder
- 1 tsp (5 mL) cumin
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) water
- 1 tsp (5 mL) cornstarch
- 6 cups (1.5L) chopped romaine lettuce
- 2 cups (500 mL) halved grape tomatoes
- Tortilla chips for garnish
Charred Corn:
- 1 tsp (5 mL) oil
- 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) frozen or fresh corn
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced
Cilantro-Lime Rice:
- 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) cooked brown rice
- 1 tsp (5 mL) lime zest
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) lime juice
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) finely chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
Yogurt-Lime Dressing:
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) plain 2% M.F. Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp (5 mL) lime zest
- 1 tbsp (30 mL) lime juice
- 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Heat 2 tsp (10 mL) of the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork and salt, and cook until browned, with some crispy bits. Add chili powder and cumin, and cook for 30 more seconds.
Step 2
Whisk together water and cornstarch, and add to skillet. Reduce heat to medium and cook for about 2 minutes or until liquid has thickened. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
Step 3
Charred Corn: In the same skillet, heat 1 tsp (5 mL) of the oil over medium high heat. Stir in corn and jalapeño; cook undisturbed for 2 to 3 minutes, until corn begins to char. Stir and continue cooking for 1 to 2 minutes, until evenly charred. Remove from heat and set aside.
Step 4
Cilantro-Lime Rice: In a bowl combine brown rice, lime zest and juice, cilantro, and salt.
Step 5
Yogurt-Lime Dressing: In another bowl, whisk together yogurt, lime zest and juice, and salt. If dressing is too thick, add water, 1 tsp (5 mL) at a time, until the consistency is easy to drizzle.
Step 6
Build bowls by adding pork mixture, lettuce, tomato, Charred Corn, and Cilantro-Lime Rice around the bowl’s perimeter. Drizzle with Yogurt-Lime Dressing and serve with tortilla chips, if using.
Nutrition per serving (1/4 recipe): 520 calories, 31 g protein, 25 g fat, 45 g carbohydrate, 7 g fibre, 6 g sugars, 570 mg sodium.
These nourish bowls make terrific already-prepped nutritious meals for when you’re on the go. Prepare everything ahead of time, put into individual serving containers, then store in the fridge for up to 3 days. Drizzle with Yogurt-Lime Dressing just before serving.
