Cajun Pork With Pasta Salad |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This seasoned rub for pork has a unique blend of 9 herbs and spices. If you choose to grill the pork tenderloin, it can be grilled whole, rather than in slices. Ingredients:
12 ounces pork tenderloin, visible fat trimmed |
nonstick cooking spray |
8 ounces fresh okra or 8 ounces frozen okra, sliced and thawed |
1/2 red bell pepper, sliced |
1/2 yellow bell pepper, sliced |
1 teaspoon minced jalapeno pepper |
1 small onion, sliced |
1/4 cup reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth |
salt and black pepper |
8 ounces bow tie pasta, cooked and kept warm |
2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves |
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves |
1 teaspoon garlic powder |
1/2 teaspoon paprika |
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard |
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin |
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice |
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper |
1/4 teaspoon black pepper |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
Directions:
1. For spice rub combine all ingredients in small bowl.set aside.
2. Cut pork into 1/4-inch-thick slices; coat all sides with Cajun Spice Rub.
3. Spray large skillet with cooking spray. Heat over medium heat until hot. Cook and stir pork 2 to 3 minutes on each side until browned and no longer pink in center. Remove from skillet; set aside.
4. Add okra to skillet; cook 3 to 5 minutes or until browned. Add bell peppers, jalapeño pepper, onion and chicken broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, 3 to 5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add pork and cook 2 to 3 minutes. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
5. Place farfale on serving platter; spoon pork mixture over top and toss.
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