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Savory Fiesta Pork Bowl

The Savory Fiesta Pork Bowl is a hearty and flavor-packed meal that takes under an hour to prepare. The juicy, marinated pork shoulder pairs beautifully with a bold black bean corn salad and fluffy quinoa-rice blend. It's a fresh, healthy meal perfect for a weeknight dinner or for preparing in advan...
4
1 hr 35 min
TOTAL TIME
1256
CALORIES
$3.58
PER SERVING
Savory Fiesta Pork Bowl
Ingredients
PORK CARNITAS
4 SERVINGS
Salt & Pepper
salt & pepper
to taste
Orange Juice
1/2 cup orange juice
Lime Juice
1/4 cup lime juice
Garlic
3 cloves garlic
minced
Dried Oregano
1 tbsp dried oregano
Cumin
1 tsp cumin
Pork Shoulder
3 lbs pork shoulder
boneless
Chicken Stock
1/2 cup chicken stock
CORN SALAD
Salt And Pepper
salt and pepper
to taste
Fresh Corn Kernels
1 cup fresh corn kernels
Black Beans
1 cup black beans
rinsed and dried
Red Onion
1/2 cup red onion
diced
Lime Juice
1 tbsp lime juice
Fresh Cilantro
1/4 cup fresh cilantro
chopped
BASE
Seeds Of Change Quinoa And Brown Rice With Garlic
1 packet seeds of change quinoa and brown rice with garlic
TOPPINGS
Avocado
1 whole avocado
sliced
Grape Tomatoes
1 handful grape tomatoes
halved
Lime Wedges
lime wedges
Directions
PORK CARNITAS
50 min
PREP TIME
45 min
COOK TIME
1 hr 35 min
TOTAL TIME
1
In a bowl mix together orange juice, lime juice, minced garlic, oregano, cumin, and season with salt and pepper.
2
Marinate the pork shoulder in this mixture for at least 15 minutes, or up to overnight.
3
Cook the marinated pork in a slow cooker or instant pot with 1/2 cup of chicken stock. If using an Instant Pot cook on high pressure for 45 minutes and perform a quick release; if using a slow cooker, cook on low for 6 to 7 hours.
4
Once the meat is cooked and tender, shred it with a fork and spread it out on a baking sheet. Broil on high for 3-5 minutes until the edges are crispy.
CORN SALAD
5
While the pork is cooking, prepare the corn salad. In a large mixing bowl, combine fresh corn kernels, black beans, diced red onion, chopped cilantro, and fresh lime juice. Season with salt and pepper, and stir well to combine.
BASE
6
Prepare the Seeds of Change Quinoa and Brown Rice with Garlic according to the package instructions.
ASSEMBLY
7
Divide the quinoa and rice mixture among four bowls. Top each portion with a scoop of the corn salad, a portion of the crispy pork, a few slices of ripe avocado, some halved grape tomatoes, and a lime wedge. Enjoy right away, or store in the refrigerator for up to four days for meal prep.
Health Info
Macros
137g
CARBS
37g
FAT
94g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
LACTOSE FREE
GLUTEN FREE
MEDITERRANEAN