Category, DifficultyIntermediate
Rosemary-Pomegranate Pork Skewers with Green Beans and Quinoa & Brown Rice
Yields4 Servings
Prep Time20 minsCook Time8 minsTotal Time28 mins
 1 garlic clove, minced
 ¼ cup pomegranate juice
 2 tsp chopped fresh rosemary
 2 tsp orange zest
 1 ¼ lbs boneless pork chops, cut into 1½-inch pieces
 12 oz steam-in-bag frozen whole green beans
 8.50 oz microwaveable quinoa & brown rice with garlic
1

In large bowl, whisk garlic, pomegranate juice, rosemary, zest and ½ teaspoon salt; add pork, toss gently and let stand 30 minutes. Soak 4 (9¾-inch) wooden skewers in water 20 minutes.

2

Preheat oven to 450°. Spray rimmed baking pan with cooking spray. Thread pork onto skewers; place on prepared pan. Bake skewers 10 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 140°.

3

Preheat broiler to high. Broil skewers 2 minutes or until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 145°, turning once.

4

Prepare green beans and quinoa & brown rice as labels direct; serve with pork skewers.

Chef Tip: Customize this recipe by replacing pork with chicken, shrimp or even steak.

Ingredients

 1 garlic clove, minced
 ¼ cup pomegranate juice
 2 tsp chopped fresh rosemary
 2 tsp orange zest
 1 ¼ lbs boneless pork chops, cut into 1½-inch pieces
 12 oz steam-in-bag frozen whole green beans
 8.50 oz microwaveable quinoa & brown rice with garlic

Directions

1

In large bowl, whisk garlic, pomegranate juice, rosemary, zest and ½ teaspoon salt; add pork, toss gently and let stand 30 minutes. Soak 4 (9¾-inch) wooden skewers in water 20 minutes.

2

Preheat oven to 450°. Spray rimmed baking pan with cooking spray. Thread pork onto skewers; place on prepared pan. Bake skewers 10 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 140°.

3

Preheat broiler to high. Broil skewers 2 minutes or until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 145°, turning once.

4

Prepare green beans and quinoa & brown rice as labels direct; serve with pork skewers.

Rosemary-Pomegranate Pork Skewers with Green Beans and Quinoa & Brown Rice