Roast pork with couscous & ginger yogurt

Health score
11%
Roast pork with couscous & ginger yogurt
50 min.
6
246kcal

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Indulge your taste buds with this delightful roast pork with couscous and ginger yogurt recipe! Perfectly suited for a gathering of friends or family, this dish effortlessly combines tender pork fillets with fragrant spices and a refreshing couscous salad. With warming notes of cumin and a hint of cinnamon, the pork is seared to perfection, ensuring you get that irresistible crust while remaining juicy inside.

The couscous, enriched with plump sultanas, zesty lemon, and fresh mint, serves as a vibrant accompaniment that balances the savory richness of the pork beautifully. And let's not forget the tangy ginger yogurt – a creamy delight that adds an extra layer of flavor to each bite! This dish not only looks stunning on your dinner table but also packs a wholesome punch, making it a wonderful choice for nourishing your loved ones.

With a total preparation and cooking time of just 50 minutes and suitable for six servings, it’s ideal for both the busy weeknight dinner or a special occasion. Low in calories yet bursting with flavors, this roast pork recipe invites you to explore a delicious world of culinary creativity. Get ready to impress your guests and savor every spoonful of this delectable feast!

Ingredients

  • fillet fatty pork trimmed
  • tsp olive oil 
  • tsp ground cumin 
  • tsp ground cinnamon 
  • tsp ginger grated
  • 250 couscous 
  • 100 sultanas 
  •  lemon zest 
  • small bunch mint leaves chopped
  • 200 natural yogurt fat-free

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven
  • skewers

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 190C/170C fan/gas
  2. Brown the pork in a non-stick frying pan over a high heat for 4-5 mins, turning twice.
  3. Mix the oil, 2 tsp cumin, cinnamon, 2 tsp ginger and some seasoning, then rub all over the pork.
  4. Transfer to a roasting tin and roast for 30-35 mins or until the juices run clear when the thickest part is pierced with a skewer.
  5. Mix the couscous with the remaining cumin, the sultanas, lemon zest and juice, then season and pour over 400ml boiling water. Stir well and cover for 5 mins, then stir in the mint.
  6. Stir the remaining ginger and a little seasoning into the yogurt. Thickly slice the pork and serve with the couscous and ginger yogurt.

Nutrition Facts

Calories246kcal
Protein13.02%
Fat7.8%
Carbs79.18%

Properties

Glycemic Index
24.44
Glycemic Load
26.8
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
6.9108695003164%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.21mg
Hesperetin
0.07mg
Apigenin
0.04mg
Luteolin
0.09mg
Kaempferol
0.45mg
Quercetin
0.4mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:246.15kcal
12.31%
Fat:2.16g
3.33%
Saturated Fat:0.35g
2.16%
Carbohydrates:49.36g
16.45%
Net Carbohydrates:46.09g
16.76%
Sugar:12.52g
13.91%
Cholesterol:0.88mg
0.29%
Sodium:34.2mg
1.49%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:8.12g
16.24%
Manganese:0.5mg
24.9%
Phosphorus:149.47mg
14.95%
Fiber:3.27g
13.08%
Calcium:102.03mg
10.2%
Copper:0.19mg
9.25%
Magnesium:35.77mg
8.94%
Vitamin B3:1.78mg
8.92%
Potassium:310.5mg
8.87%
Vitamin B2:0.15mg
8.82%
Iron:1.54mg
8.55%
Vitamin B5:0.77mg
7.67%
Vitamin B6:0.13mg
6.48%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.43%
Zinc:0.8mg
5.33%
Folate:14µg
3.5%
Vitamin B12:0.21µg
3.42%
Vitamin C:2.5mg
3.02%
Selenium:1.5µg
2.14%
Vitamin E:0.29mg
1.91%
Vitamin K:1.74µg
1.66%