Saucy Pork Medallions with Spiced Couscous
- Prep time:30 min
- Total time:30 min
- Ingredients:18
- Servings:4
- Calories per serving:490
Saucy Pork Medallions with Spiced Couscous
- Prep time:30 min
- Total time:30 min
- Ingredients:18
- Servings:4
- Calories per serving:490
Susan Doe
Walton, Kentucky
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Bake-Off® Contest 40, 2002
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Saucy Pork Medallions with Spiced Couscous
- Prep time:30 min
- Total time:30 min
- Ingredients:18
- Servings:4
- Calories per serving:490
Ingredient
Pork
- 1 lb. pork tenderloin, cut into 1/2-inch slices
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon minced gingerroot
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 cup apple juice
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 (4.5-oz.) jars sliced mushrooms
Couscous
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cups uncooked couscous
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon five-spice powder
Instructions
- Step 1To flatten each pork slice, place between 2 pieces of plastic wrap or waxed paper. Working from center, gently pound pork with flat side of meat mallet or rolling pin until about 1/4 inch thick; remove wrap. Sprinkle pork with 1 teaspoon salt and pepper.
- Step 2Melt butter in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork; cook 8 minutes or until browned, turning once. Remove pork from skillet. Add gingerroot and garlic to skillet; cook and stir 1 minute or until tender.
- Step 3In medium bowl, combine cornstarch, apple juice, 1/4 cup water and vinegar; mix well. Add to mixture in skillet. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add mushrooms and pork; cook 10 minutes or until sauce is of desired consistency, stirring occasionally.
- Step 4Meanwhile, in medium saucepan, combine 2 cups water and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil. Stir in couscous, corn, bell pepper, onions and five-spice powder; mix well. Remove from heat. Cover; let stand 5 minutes. Serve couscous with pork mixture.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories490
- Total Fat11g
- Protein34g
- Total Carbohydrate64g
- Sugars11g
Servings: 4
Serving Size: 1 Serving
Amount Per Serving Calories : 490
| Food Component / Nutrient | Amount | % , Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 80mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 1300mg | 54% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 64g | 21% |
| Dietary Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugars | 11g | % Value Not Available |
| Protein | 34g | % Value Not Available |
| Calcium | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Iron | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Vitamin A | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Vitamin C | Value Not Available | 25% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | ||
Exchanges
- Starch 3,
- Fruit 1,
- Lean Meat 3&½
