Healthy Pork Loin Recipe
created by
Michelle J. Apr. 19, 2025
“Pork loin brown rice with chickpeas garlic onion tomato Kalamata olives feta and herbs.”
Coach Sebastian
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Instructions
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1. Season the pork loin with salt, pepper, oregano, and thyme. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the pork on all sides until browned (about 3-4 minutes per side).
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2. In a slow cooker, add the brown rice, chickpeas, onion, garlic, cherry tomatoes, and Kalamata olives.
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3. Place the seared pork loin on top of the mixture in the slow cooker.
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4. Pour in 2 cups of water or low-sodium broth, cover, and cook on low for 4 hours or until the pork is tender and fully cooked.
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5. Once cooked, remove the pork and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
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6. Serve the sliced pork over the rice and chickpea mixture, topped with crumbled feta and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
1.
1.5 lbs pork loin, trimmed
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1 cup brown rice
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1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
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1 medium onion, chopped
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
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1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
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1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 teaspoon dried thyme
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Salt and pepper to taste
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Fresh herbs (parsley or basil) for garnish
Nutrition
calories
450
fat
15
saturates
5
carbohydrates
50
fibres
10
sugar
3
addedSugar
0
protein
30
Healthy Pork Loin Recipe
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Michelle J.Author
"Pork loin brown rice with chickpeas garlic onion tomato Kalamata olives feta and herbs."
Coach Sebastian
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