EASY FOOD: Peachy Pork with Rice

Peachy Pork with Rice Recipe

Total Time: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes: 4 servings

Peach preserves sweeten the spicy salsa in this excellent dish that’s nice enough for company. Adjust the heat level to taste by using mild or spicy salsa and seasoning. —Melissa Molaison, Hawkinsville, Georgia

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 cups uncooked instant brown rice
• 1 pork tenderloin (1 pound), cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 table spoons olive oil
• 2 table spoons reduced-sodium taco seasoning
• 1 cup salsa
• 3 table spoons peach preserves

Directions

1. Cook rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, place pork in a big bowl; drizzle with oil. Sprinkle with taco seasoning; toss to coat.

Place a big nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat. Add pork; cook and stir 8-10 minutes or until no longer pink. Stir in salsa and preserves; heat through. Serve with rice. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Information

1 cup pork mixture with 1/2 cup rice: 387 calories, 12g fat (2g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 540mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 2g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2-1/2 starch, 1-1/2 fat.