Caribbean Pork and Jasmine Rice

  • Prep 20 min
  • Total 40 min
  • Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked jasmine rice
  • 1 pound pork tenderloin
  • 1 small red onion, coarsely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Caribbean jerk seasoning
  • 1 medium sweet potato, peeled, cut lengthwise in half, then cut crosswise into 1/8-inch slices
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 cup snow (Chinese) pea pods (4 ounces)
  • 1 can (8 ounces) pineapple chunks in juice, drained and juice reserved
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch

Steps

  • 1
    Cook rice as directed on package.
  • 2
    While rice is cooking, cut pork cross-wise into 1/8-inch slices. Spray 12-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Add pork, onion and jerk seasoning; stir-fry 3 to 4 minutes or until pork is brown.
  • 3
    Stir in sweet potato and water. Cover and cook over medium heat 5 minutes. Stir in pea pods and pineapple chunks. Cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • 4
    Mix reserved pineapple juice, lime juice, honey and cornstarch until smooth; stir into mixture in skillet. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute. Divide rice among bowls. Top with pork mixture.

  • No jerk seasoning on hand? Make your own by mixing 1/4 teaspoon each of ground allspice, dried thyme leaves and salt, plus 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne).
  • Jasmine rice is an aromatic rice from Thailand that has a flavor and fragrance comparable to basmati rice from India. Aromatic rices contain a natural ingredient that is responsible for their nutty or perfumy aroma and taste.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
455
Calories from Fat
45
Total Fat
5g
Saturated Fat
2g
Cholesterol
65mg
Sodium
60mg
Total Carbohydrate
75g
Dietary Fiber
3g
Protein
30g
% Daily Value*:
Iron
22%
22%
Exchanges:
4 Starch; 1 Fruit;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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