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Juicy, tender pork takes the spotlight in these light dinners. Each meal is low-calorie and high-fiber, so you can hit your nutrition goalswhile staying satisfied. Whether you’re in the mood for tenderloin with a sweet and savory glaze or a salad with spicy pork chops, there’s a recipe for you in this mix. Recipes like our Garlic-Herb Roast Pork Tenderloin with Parsnip Puree & Kale and Honey-Mustard Pork with Spinach & Smashed White Beans are so tasty, you’ll want to make them on repeat.
01of 08Honey-Mustard Pork with Spinach & Smashed White BeansView RecipeDrizzle the quick honey-mustard pan sauce over the pork and beans in this 30-minute dinner for a comforting, healthy weeknight meal.
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Honey-Mustard Pork with Spinach & Smashed White Beans
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Drizzle the quick honey-mustard pan sauce over the pork and beans in this 30-minute dinner for a comforting, healthy weeknight meal.
02of 08Roast Pork, Asparagus & Cherry Tomato BowlView RecipeIn this healthy grain bowl dinner recipe, hummus may seem like an unconventional dressing ingredient, but here we thin it with some hot water to make a rich, creamy drizzle.
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Roast Pork, Asparagus & Cherry Tomato Bowl
In this healthy grain bowl dinner recipe, hummus may seem like an unconventional dressing ingredient, but here we thin it with some hot water to make a rich, creamy drizzle.
03of 08Garlic-Herb Roast Pork Tenderloin with Parsnip Puree & KaleView RecipePhotography / Greg DuPree, Styling / Ali Ramee / Christine KeelyHere we blitz parsnips with milk and butter for a flavorful alternative to mashed potatoes to go with the pork and greens.
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Garlic-Herb Roast Pork Tenderloin with Parsnip Puree & Kale
Photography / Greg DuPree, Styling / Ali Ramee / Christine Keely
Here we blitz parsnips with milk and butter for a flavorful alternative to mashed potatoes to go with the pork and greens.
04of 08Shichimi Togarashi Pork Chops with Spicy GreensView RecipeGreg DuPreeSpicy greens like arugula or mizuna complement the mild heat from the shichimi togarashi that coats these easy pork chops, but any mix of greens will work well. Grated Asian pears add a sweet note to this zippy salad. If you can’t get your hands on them, firm unripe Anjou pears can easily take their place.
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Shichimi Togarashi Pork Chops with Spicy Greens
Greg DuPree
Spicy greens like arugula or mizuna complement the mild heat from the shichimi togarashi that coats these easy pork chops, but any mix of greens will work well. Grated Asian pears add a sweet note to this zippy salad. If you can’t get your hands on them, firm unripe Anjou pears can easily take their place.
05of 08Irish Pork Roast with Roasted Root VegetablesView RecipeIn this easy one-pan dinner, boneless pork loin roast is cooked over a bed of carrots and parsnips for an all-in-one dish that makes an impressive centerpiece for a holiday meal or Sunday dinner. Choose free-range heritage pork if you can–its flavor really shines with no more seasoning than a bit of thyme and a little sea salt. If you’d like, dress up the meal with a traditional Irish apple condiment–Ploughmans chutney or Bramley applesauce, which you can find in specialty stores and online.
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Irish Pork Roast with Roasted Root Vegetables
In this easy one-pan dinner, boneless pork loin roast is cooked over a bed of carrots and parsnips for an all-in-one dish that makes an impressive centerpiece for a holiday meal or Sunday dinner. Choose free-range heritage pork if you can–its flavor really shines with no more seasoning than a bit of thyme and a little sea salt. If you’d like, dress up the meal with a traditional Irish apple condiment–Ploughmans chutney or Bramley applesauce, which you can find in specialty stores and online.
06of 08Vietnamese Pork & Broccoli “Rice” BowlsView RecipeBroccoli gets a whirl in your food processor, with rice-like results, in this healthy dinner recipe. Serve with hot sauce and limes for an extra kick.
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Vietnamese Pork & Broccoli “Rice” Bowls
Broccoli gets a whirl in your food processor, with rice-like results, in this healthy dinner recipe. Serve with hot sauce and limes for an extra kick.
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Pork Paprikash with Cauliflower “Rice”
08of 08Pork and Hominy SoupView RecipeHominy is an excellent source of Vitamin B and fiber, and has about half the calories of white rice. In this satisfying, one-pot posole recipe it’s cooked with tomatoes and pork tenderloin and is ready in under an hour.
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Pork and Hominy Soup
Hominy is an excellent source of Vitamin B and fiber, and has about half the calories of white rice. In this satisfying, one-pot posole recipe it’s cooked with tomatoes and pork tenderloin and is ready in under an hour.
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