Chinese Braised Aubergine with Pork By Ting at Cooksimplyathome
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A hearty salad bursting with flavour and colour.
This dish is high in protein, low in fat and super delicious. See our Did you know? page for more healthy eating facts about pork.
Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: 25 mins
Serves: 4
Cooking Skill: Easy
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C, 160°C Fan, Gas Mark 4.
Step 2
Place the oil, 1 teaspoon of the pomegranate molasses or honey, 1 tablespoon of the lemon zest and juice and the spice mix in shallow dish, season, add the pork and coat on both sides.
Step 3
Meanwhile, place the quinoa in a pan with 600ml cold water. Bring to the boil, then simmer, over a low heat, for about 12-15 minutes or until the quinoa is tender and has absorbed most of the water. Cover with a lid and leave whilst you prepare the rest of the salad.
Step 4
Heat a non-stick ovenproof griddle or frying pan for a couple of minutes until hot. Add the pork and cook for 10 minutes turning once, brushing with any remaining marinade on both sides. Cook until the juices run clear.
Step 5
Place the quinoa in a bowl, add the remaining lemon zest and juice, and remaining pomegranate molasses or honey and mix well. Season to taste. Gently stir in kale or spinach and pomegranate seeds.
Step 6
Divide the quinoa between 4 plates. Thinly slice the pork and serve on top of the quinoa. Serve immediately with a scattering of mint leaves and pistachios.
To save time buy pre-cooked quinoa
1306kj
309kcal
16%
7.3g
10%
1.3g
6%
11.6g
12%
0.69g
11%
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C, 160°C Fan, Gas Mark 4.
Step 2
Place the oil, 1 teaspoon of the pomegranate molasses or honey, 1 tablespoon of the lemon zest and juice and the spice mix in shallow dish, season, add the pork and coat on both sides.
Step 3
Meanwhile, place the quinoa in a pan with 600ml cold water. Bring to the boil, then simmer, over a low heat, for about 12-15 minutes or until the quinoa is tender and has absorbed most of the water. Cover with a lid and leave whilst you prepare the rest of the salad.
Step 4
Heat a non-stick ovenproof griddle or frying pan for a couple of minutes until hot. Add the pork and cook for 10 minutes turning once, brushing with any remaining marinade on both sides. Cook until the juices run clear.
Step 5
Place the quinoa in a bowl, add the remaining lemon zest and juice, and remaining pomegranate molasses or honey and mix well. Season to taste. Gently stir in kale or spinach and pomegranate seeds.
Step 6
Divide the quinoa between 4 plates. Thinly slice the pork and serve on top of the quinoa. Serve immediately with a scattering of mint leaves and pistachios.
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