This roasted dish pairs lean pork loin with cooked white rice, cooked black beans, drained and garlic, minced. Adjust the calorie target to automatically scale the ingredients while keeping the proportions of the meal balanced.
Pat the pork dry and season with salt, pepper, cumin, and oregano.
lean pork loinolive oil
Heat olive oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Sear pork until browned on all sides, 4 to 6 minutes total.
lean pork loingarlicsour orange juice or orange juice
Add garlic and orange juice to the skillet. Reduce heat to low, cover, and gently simmer until pork is cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes, turning once.
cooked white ricecooked black beansblack bean cooking liquid or water
In a small saucepan, combine cooked rice, cooked black beans, and the bean cooking liquid or water. Warm over medium heat until hot and cohesive, 3 to 4 minutes.
lean pork loinsaltblack pepper
Slice the pork. Spoon congri into a bowl and top with pork and pan mojo. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
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