These lemon pork cutlets make a fast, fabulous and filling meal using only six ingredients!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups medium-grain brown rice
- 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon rind
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 (200g each) pork cutlets
- 1/4 cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 270g jar chargrilled capsicum, drained, sliced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Method
- Step 1Cook rice in a saucepan of boiling water, following packet directions, until tender. Drain. Transfer to a large bowl.
- Step 2Combine lemon rind and olive oil in a large ceramic dish. Add pork. Turn to coat. Heat a chargrill pan over medium heat. Cook pork for 5 minutes each side or until cooked through.
- Step 3Add pepitas, onion, capsicum and lemon juice to rice. Stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Serve pork with rice mixture.
- High protein
- Low carb
- Low sodium
- Low sugar
Nutrition
2463 kj
Energy
14g
Fat Total
3g
Saturated Fat
4g
Fibre
53g
Protein
110mg
Cholesterol
139.1mg
Sodium
2g
Carbs (sugar)
61g
Carbs (total)
All nutrition values are per serve
Notes
Super saver: Use 4 (200g each)pork forequarter chops instead of cutlets and save around $3.52 in total.
- Author: Sharon Kennedy
- Image credit: Ben Dearnley
- Publication: Super Food Ideas
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