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Pork burrito bowls

Juicy pork, roasted veggies, fluffy quinoa and a tangy kefir dressing come together in these nourishing burrito bowls. With 55g of protein and 26g of fibre per serve, they'll keep you feeling satisfied long after dinner.

  • Time to make: 40 mins
  • Serving: 4 people
Ratings: 5.0
Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 8 cups kale, torn
  • 2 large zucchini/ courgettes, sliced into thick slices
  • 4 parsnips, thinly sliced lengthwise
  • 2 apples, cut into wedges
  • 7 cloves garlic
  • 500g lean pork fillet
  • 1 red onion, thinly sliced, blanched in boiling water for 5 minutes, drained
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 cups quinoa, rinsed
  • ½ cup kefir
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • Always check food labels for allergens or trace warnings before buying your ingredients.
    Ingredients

    Instructions

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    1 Preheat oven to 180°C. On a baking tray lined with baking paper, place kale, zucchini, parsnip, apple and garlic. Drizzle with olive oil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove kale from tray and turn the oven to grill. Cook zucchini, parsnip and apple for a further 5 minutes.

    2 In a large fry pan over high heat, heat a little oil and cook pork for 2 minutes each side. Transfer to the oven and cook for 15 minutes until cooked through.

    3 Meanwhile in a small bowl, place blanched onion and vinegar. Set aside for 10 minutes.

    4 In a medium pot add quinoa and 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.

    5 Slice pork. In a small bowl combine kefir and lemon juice. Season with pepper.

    6 Divide quinoa among four bowls. Top with pork slices, crispy kale, roasted zucchini, parsnip, apple and pickled onions. Drizzle over kefir dressing to serve.

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