Spiced Pork with Plantains

Gluten Free
Health score
28%
Spiced Pork with Plantains
30 min.
4
522kcal

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Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our Spiced Pork with Plantains, a dish that perfectly marries savory and sweet flavors. This gluten-free recipe is not only quick to prepare, taking just 30 minutes, but it also serves up to four people, making it ideal for a family lunch or a cozy dinner with friends.

The star of this dish is the bone-in pork chops, which are seasoned with a tantalizing blend of spices including freshly ground black pepper, cinnamon, allspice, and cumin. These spices infuse the meat with rich flavors, while the broiling technique ensures a beautifully caramelized exterior and juicy interior. Paired with the sweetness of ripe plantains, which are broiled to perfection, this meal offers a delightful contrast that will tantalize your taste buds.

To elevate the dish, we serve it alongside warm black beans, a dollop of creamy sour cream, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, adding layers of texture and flavor. A touch of sliced serrano chile provides just the right amount of heat, making every bite an adventure. With a caloric breakdown that balances protein, fat, and carbohydrates, this dish is not only satisfying but also nutritious. Dive into this vibrant and flavorful meal that is sure to impress and satisfy everyone at your table!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  •  pork chops bone-in ( 2 lbs. total)
  • 15 oz black beans warmed canned
  • 0.5 cup cilantro leaves 
  • 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon 
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground allspice 
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin 
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt 
  • tablespoons brown sugar light packed
  •  firm-ripe bananas very ripe peeled cut in half lengthwise and again crosswise (black-spotted)
  • 0.5  serrano chile sliced
  • 0.3 cup cup heavy whipping cream sour
  • tablespoon vegetable oil 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • broiler
  • broiler pan

Directions

  1. Preheat broiler. Rub oil over pork and set on a broiler pan.
  2. Mix spices together and sprinkle evenly on both sides of meat. Broil, turning once, until browned and cooked through, about 8 minutes.
  3. Remove from pan and keep warm.
  4. Lay plantains, cut side up, on a baking sheet and sprinkle with sugar. Broil until sugar starts to caramelize and fruit starts to soften, 4 to 8 minutes.
  5. Serve pork chops and plantains with black beans, a dollop of sour cream, a few chile slices, and cilantro leaves.

Nutrition Facts

Calories522kcal
Protein32.63%
Fat38.02%
Carbs29.35%

Properties

Glycemic Index
35.94
Glycemic Load
6.59
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
28.472608607748%

Flavonoids

Catechin
3.6mg
Epicatechin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Kaempferol
0.06mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
1.21mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:522.26kcal
26.11%
Fat:22.1g
34%
Saturated Fat:7.2g
45.03%
Carbohydrates:38.38g
12.79%
Net Carbohydrates:29.16g
10.6%
Sugar:13.57g
15.07%
Cholesterol:125.44mg
41.81%
Sodium:800.55mg
34.81%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:42.67g
85.33%
Selenium:59.93µg
85.61%
Vitamin B6:1.47mg
73.71%
Vitamin B1:1mg
66.4%
Vitamin B3:12.35mg
61.75%
Phosphorus:496.56mg
49.66%
Fiber:9.23g
36.92%
Potassium:1170.24mg
33.44%
Vitamin B2:0.52mg
30.62%
Manganese:0.53mg
26.31%
Magnesium:100.01mg
25%
Zinc:3.75mg
24.98%
Iron:3.57mg
19.82%
Folate:79.16µg
19.79%
Copper:0.38mg
18.79%
Vitamin B5:1.66mg
16.59%
Vitamin B12:0.93µg
15.48%
Vitamin K:13.55µg
12.91%
Vitamin C:9.14mg
11.07%
Calcium:101.06mg
10.11%
Vitamin A:290.36IU
5.81%
Vitamin D:0.85µg
5.65%
Vitamin E:0.67mg
4.45%
Source:My Recipes