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How to Make Mediterranean Grain Bowl with Pork Skewers

The National Pork Board, USA Pulses and the United Sorghum Checkoff Program have teamed up to bring you this Powerful Pairings recipe and is a proud supporter of the American Diabetes Association and Diabetes Food Hub.

45 min (2 hr marinating time) prep time

75 min cook time

6servings

1 pork skewer, 2/3 cup sorghum mixture

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Step-By-Step Instructions:

Cut pork loin into 1-inch cubes. Place in a resealable plastic bag set in a shallow dish. In a small bowl combine 3 tablespoons olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, cumin and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Pour half of the olive oil mixture over meat (reserve remaining half). Seal bag; turn to coat meat. Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours, turning bag occasionally.
Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook and stir 6 to 8 minutes or until tender. Add stock and bring to a boil. Add sorghum. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, 45 to 60 minutes or until the sorghum is tender, stirring occasionally.
Preheat oven to 400°F. Arrange chickpeas on a foil-lined 15x10x1-inch baking pan. Drizzle with reserved olive oil mixture; toss to coat. Roast in preheated oven 20 to 30 minutes or until chickpeas are toasted and crispy, stirring occasionally. Remove from oven and set oven temperature to 500°F.
Drain meat, discarding marinade. Divide meat amongst 6 wooden or metal skewers. Arrange skewers on a wire rack on top of a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes or until meat is slightly pink in the center, turning once halfway through.
To serve, divide cooked sorghum between 6 shallow bowls. Top with tomatoes, arugula, cucumber, feta cheese, olives, chickpeas and Red Lentil Hummus. Serve with pork skewers.

Nutrition facts

6 Servings

Serving Size

1 pork skewer, 2/3 cup sorghum mixture

Amount per serving

Calories

410

% Daily value*
Total Fat
21g

27%
- Trans Fats
  0.1g
Cholesterol
40mg

13%
Sodium
570mg

25%
Total Carbohydrate
35g

13%
- Dietary Fiber
  7g
  
  25%
- Total Sugars
  6g
- Added Sugars
  0g
  
  0%
Protein
22g
Potassium
670mg
14%

Ingredients

lean boneless pork sirloin roast (trimmed of fat)

12 oz

olive oil (divided)

4 tbsp

garlic (minced)

2 tsp

lemon zest

1 tsp

ground cumin

1 tsp

sweet onion (chopped)

1 whole

no-salt-added chicken stock

3 cup

sorghum (whole-grain, rinsed and drained)

3/4 cup

chickpeas (garbanzo beans) (rinsed, drained and dried with paper towels)

1 cup

cherry tomatoes (halved)

1 1/2 cup

arugula

1 cup

cucumber(s) (chopped)

1 cup

feta cheese (crumbled)

2/3 cup

Kalamata olives

1/2 cup

hummus