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30 Minute Pork and Rice Bowl

This 30 minute pork and rice bowl is the easiest dinner you'll ever prepare.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 500 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 package Smithfield Marinated Roasted Garlic & Herb Pork tenderloin cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons fresh ginger grated
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 cups rice prepared
  • 1 whole lime juiced
  • 1/2 cup cilantro roughly chopped
  • 2 cups spinach
  • 2 large carrot
  • 2 large cucumber
  • 4 eggs
  • sesame seeds for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons chopped scallions for garnish

Instructions

  1. Begin boiling a small pot of water for eggs.
  2. Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Add pork and cook until browned on all sides, about 6-8 minutes.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together chicken stock, garlic, ginger, brown sugar, soy sauce, cornstarch, rice wine vinegar, and crushed red pepper flakes. Set aside. Peel carrot and cut into ribbons. Thinly slice cucumber.
  4. When pork is almost done, add eggs to boiling water. Boil for 6 minutes. Remove from heat and run under cold water to stop cooking. Peel.
  5. Heat rice in the microwave for 90 seconds. Add lime juice and cilantro. Mix well.
  6. When pork is done cooking, remove it from skillet and set aside. Add chicken stock mixture to skillet and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 2-3 minutes until mixture thickens. Return pork to sauce. Toss until well coated.
  7. To assemble the bowls, add 1/2 cup rice to the bottom of a serving bowl. Add 1/2 cup spinach, carrots and cucumbers. Top with 1/4 pork mixture, and one whole egg, sliced in half. Garnish with sesame seeds and scallions.

Recipe Notes

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Smithfield® Marinated Fresh Pork. The opinions and text are all mine.

Nutrition Facts
30 Minute Pork and Rice Bowl
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 500 Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Fat 15g23%
Sodium 896mg37%
Carbohydrates 57g19%
Sugar 19g21%
Protein 35g70%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.