Pork and Pineapple Skewers With Bell Peppers
Juicy pork tenderloin and sweet pineapple chunks grilled to perfection with vibrant bell peppers and zucchini. Served over a bed of warm quinoa for a complete, satisfying and colorful meal.
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Before you start
Your 30-minute game plan
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Equipment
Large skillet · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
You can easily prep these skewers a day in advance and store them tightly covered in the fridge until you are ready to cook.
Do these three things first
- 1Prep large bell pepper (chopped), medium zucchini (sliced)
- 2Cook or warm any pre-cooked grain before assembly
- 3Set out all ingredients before cooking
Ingredients
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If using wooden skewers
If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 15 minutes to prevent burning.
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In a medium bowl
In a medium bowl, toss the cubed pork with the soy sauce, olive oil, garlic powder, and black pepper. Let it rest while you prep the produce.
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Thread the marinated pork
Thread the marinated pork, pineapple chunks, bell pepper pieces, and zucchini slices alternately onto the skewers, aiming for pieces roughly 1 inch in size so they cook evenly.
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Heat a grill
Heat a grill, grill pan, or large skillet over medium-high heat. Lightly coat the cooking surface with a drizzle of olive oil.
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Cook the skewers for 12 to 15…
Cook the skewers for 12 to 15 minutes, turning every few minutes, until the vegetables are tender with a slight char and the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
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Divide the cooked quinoa between two plates…
Divide the cooked quinoa between two plates and serve the warm skewers directly over the top to catch the flavorful juices.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
Pork tenderloin is very lean
Pork tenderloin is very lean; be careful not to overcook it so it stays juicy. A slight blush of pink in the center is perfectly safe and preferred.
Fresh pineapple contains an enzyme called…
Fresh pineapple contains an enzyme called bromelain that helps tenderize meat, but don't let it marinate together for more than 30 minutes or the pork will become mushy.
You can easily prep these skewers…
You can easily prep these skewers a day in advance and store them tightly covered in the fridge until you are ready to cook.
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