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1 ½ pounds Pork tenderloin
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1 tsp Ground peppercoarsely
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2 tbsp Olive oil
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3 quarts Water
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1¼ cups Orzo pastauncooked
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1 tsp Salt
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1 package (6 ounces) Baby spinachfresh
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1 cup Grape tomatoeshalved
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¾ cup Feta cheesecrumbled
Directions
Get dinner done with this extremely easy to make Mediterranean Pork and Orzo recipe. Simply grill your pork tenderloin chunks on the stove top or a grill pad, if you have, and serve them with a delicious Mediterranean-style orzo pasta filled with fresh baby spinach, grape tomato halves and some crumbled feta cheese. It’s simple, it’s easy and it’s everything I look for in a family dinner.
To make Mediterranean Pork and Orzo, you will need the following ingredients:
So, how to make Mediterranean Pork and Orzo?
Steps
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1
Done
2
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Season porkGenerously rub 1½ pounds of pork tenderloin with 1 teaspoon of ground black pepper and cut into 1-inch cubes or chunks. |
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2
Done
10
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Cook porkIn a large, nonstick skillet over medium heat, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil and add seasoned pork chunks. Cook for about 8-10 minutes until cooked in the center and no longer pink. |
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3
Done
8
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Cook orzoIn a Dutch oven, boil 3 quarts of water and then add 1¼ cups of orzo with a 1 teaspoon of salt. Stir and then let cook, uncovered for about 8 minutes. |
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4
Done
1
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Add spinachAdd 6 ounces of baby spinach and stir. Cook for another 45-60 seconds until spinach is wilted and the orzo should be cooked. Drain from the cooking liquid. |
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5
Done
2
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Add tomatoes to porkAdd 1 cup of grape tomato halves and toss to combine with the pork. |
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6
Done
2
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Add orzo and cheeseStir in the orzo and spinach mix and then ¾ cups of crumbled feta cheese. Toss to combine. |
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7
Done
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ServeServe hot and enjoy! |
