Dijon Pork Loin Steaks with Roasted Carrot, Zucchini and Couscous

40 min
560 calories

After a busy day at work, this recipe is a quick and healthy dinner. Pork has less fat than snapper or beef and is an excellent source of protein, thiamin and niacin. Roasting vegetables is fast and simple, plus it helps to develop nutrients in carrot and zucchini. Cooking tip: When you sear the pork, turning it only a few times will ensure it has enough contact with the pan to develop a crust.

Number of servings

Ingredients

2 Garlic Clove
2 Stalk Rosemary
1 Zucchini
1 Carrot
2 Pork Loin Steaks
4 Tbsp Balsamic/Dijon (4/1)
2 Tsp Mediterranean Spice Mix
³⁄₄ Cup Couscous
1 Tsp Butter (pantry)

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First Things First

Our vegetables and fruit come as fresh as can be, so please give them a quick wash before you get started.

As well as your basic cooking tools, you will need...

Oven
Baking Tray
Plastic Bag

1 Prepare Ingredients

Preheat oven to 200°C. Peel and mince garlic. Pick rosemary leaves and roughly chop, discarding stems. Cut carrot and zucchini into 8 cm long, 2 cm wide wedges (being the same size will help with cooking). Pat pork dry with paper towel and portion into 3cm pieces. Boil a kettle for step 4.

2 Prepare Marinade

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine balsamic/dijon, garlic, rosemary and 1 Tbsp olive oil. Add pork to bag and shake to coat. Set aside to marinate at room temperature for at least 10 minutes or up to 2 hours.

3 Make Carrot & Zucchini Fries

Arrange the carrots and zucchini in a single, even layer on a lined baking tray. Season with salt, pepper and as much Mediterranean spice mix as you like. Drizzle with olive oil and toss to thoroughly coat. Roast, stirring halfway through, 18-20 minutes or until tender and browned.

Tip! Use multiple trays if necessary.

4 Cook Couscous

Measure 3/4 of a cup of boiling water. Place couscous in a large bowl and add the boiling water and cover allowing to sit for 4-5 minutes. Fluff couscous with a fork and add butter and season with salt and pepper. Cover and keep warm until ready to serve.

5 Cook Pork

Remove pork from marinade, allowing excess to drip off. Season both sides with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. When oil is shimmering, add pork and cook until browned on outside and cooked through.

Tip! Smaller pieces of pork will cook faster.

6 You Plate It

Divide the coucous evenly and add pork and roasted vegetables. Enjoy!

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