Moroccan Pork

Almond-Cilantro Cauli-Rice and Roasted Brussels Sprouts
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Wine Recommendation

Meiomi Pinot Noir

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • 2½ lb pork shoulder, trimmed
  • 2 Tbsp almond flour
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 lemon, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup chopped pitted green olives
  • ½ cup raisins
  • 2 Tbsp capers
  • 1 Tbsp Greek seasoning

Instructions

  1. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Sprinkle pork with flour; cook pork in skillet on all sides 8 minutes or until browned.
  3. Transfer pork to a 5- or 6-quart slow cooker.
  4. Add onion, lemon, garlic, broth, olives, raisins, capers, and Greek seasoning.
  5. Cover and cook on LOW 8 to 10 hours or until pork is tender.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • ¼ cup sliced almonds
  • ½ tsp lemon-pepper seasoning
  • ½ tsp salt, divided
  • 1 (12-oz) pkg cauliflower crumbles
  • ¼ cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro (or use 1 tsp dried parsley)
  • 1 (16-oz) pkg halved Brussels sprouts
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ½ tsp pepper

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add onion, almonds, seasoning, and ¼ tsp salt. Cook 5 minutes or until tender.
  2. Stir in cauliflower and broth; cover and cook 15 minutes or until cauliflower is tender. Remove from heat; stir in cilantro.
  3. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 425°F.
  4. Toss together Brussels sprouts, oil, pepper, and ¼ tsp salt on a rimmed baking sheet; spread in a single layer. Bake 15 to 20 minutes until browned on the edges, stirring occasionally.

Nutritional Information

Main Side Total
Servings 6 6
Calories
459
180
639
Fat (g) 28 15 43
Sat. Fat (g) 10 4 14
Protein (g) 34 10 44
Carb (g) 13 10 23
Fiber (g) 1 4 5
Sodium (mg) 760 276 1036

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