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Cuban Mojo Pork with Black Beans and Rice

35 min4 servings🍳 1 panPicky-eater safe bet: plain rice$15.00590 cal · 41g protein

Ingredients

  • pork tenderloin1¼ lb
  • oranges2 count
  • limes2 count
  • garlic5 cloves
  • ground cumin1½ tsp
  • dried oregano1 tsp
  • olive oil3 tbsp
  • black beans2 cans
  • long grain white rice1½ cups
  • yellow onion1 count
  • cilantro1 bunch

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat the oven to 425°F and start the rice.

  2. 2

    Whisk the juice of the oranges and limes with minced garlic, 1 tsp cumin, oregano, 2 tbsp oil and salt; set 1/4 cup aside for serving.

  3. 3

    Coat the tenderloin in the mojo, sear it in an oven-safe skillet 2 minutes per side, then roast 15-18 minutes until 145°F.

  4. 4

    Meanwhile cook the diced onion in the remaining oil 5 minutes, add the beans with their liquid and the rest of the cumin, and simmer 10 minutes, mashing a few beans to thicken.

  5. 5

    Rest the pork 5 minutes, slice, drizzle with the reserved mojo and sprinkle with cilantro; serve with beans and rice.

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