Name: Roast Pork, Asparagus & Cherry Tomato Bowl
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 2.5 cups water plus 2 tablespoons, divided; 1.25 cups bulgur; 0.75 teaspoon salt, divided; 1 pound pork tenderloin, trimmed; 1 teaspoon dried marjoram; 0.25 teaspoon ground pepper; 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided; 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 large red onion, chopped; 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes; 0.5 cup finely chopped fresh parsley; 2 teaspoons lemon zest; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 0.25 cup plain hummus

Roast Pork, Asparagus & Cherry Tomato Bowl

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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.

Sara Haas, RDN

Updated on July 10, 2019

Cook Time:

35 mins

Additional Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

50 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Dairy-Free Diabetes Appropriate Egg Free Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Healthy Pregnancy Heart Healthy High Blood Pressure High Fiber Low Added Sugars Low Sodium Low-Calorie Nut-Free Soy-Free

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Ingredients

2 ½ cups water plus 2 tablespoons, divided
1 ¼ cups bulgur
¾ teaspoon salt, divided
1 pound pork tenderloin, trimmed
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
¼ teaspoon ground pepper
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large red onion, chopped
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
½ cup finely chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice
¼ cup plain hummus

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Bring 2 1/2 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Remove from heat and stir in bulgur and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cover and let stand until tender, about 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, sprinkle pork with marjoram, pepper and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork; cook, turning several times, until browned on all sides, 4 to 6 minutes.
Toss asparagus and onion with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. When the pork is browned, scatter the asparagus and onion around it. Transfer the pan to the oven and roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center of the pork registers 145 degrees F, 12 to 16 minutes. About 5 minutes before the pork is done, scatter the tomatoes over the vegetables in the pan.
Transfer the pork to a clean cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Toss the vegetables with the pan juices.
Drain any remaining liquid from the bulgur, then stir in parsley, lemon zest and lemon juice. Combine hummus and 2 tablespoons hot -water in a small bowl. Divide the bulgur among 4 bowls and top with the pork and vegetables; drizzle with the hummus sauce.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

400	Calories
12g	Fat
44g	Carbs
33g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 cup bulgur, 3 oz. pork, 3/4 cup vegetables & 1 1/2 Tbsp. sauce
Calories 400
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 44g	16%
Dietary Fiber 9g	32%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 33g	65%
Total Fat 12g	15%
Saturated Fat 2g	9%
Cholesterol 74mg	25%
Vitamin A 1493IU	30%
Vitamin C 26mg	29%
Folate 129mcg	32%
Sodium 583mg	25%
Calcium 72mg	6%
Iron 4mg	21%
Magnesium 135mg	32%
Potassium 985mg	21%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.