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Verde Pork with Cilantro Cauli “Rice”

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic pressed
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless pork chops
  • sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 14-oz. jar verde salsa
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 6 cups Cauliflower rice steamed
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 2 medium avocado peeled, pitted and sliced

Instructions
 

  • In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Cook the garlic and onion until soft. Add in the pork and season with salt and pepper. Sear for 3 to 4 minutes per side to get a nice brown crust. Pour over the salsa and lime juice and then bring the heat to a low simmer. Continue to cook the pork for about 10 minutes, or until the pork is cooked through and very tender.
  • Serve the pork and salsa mixture over the cauli rice and top with cilantro and avocado.

Notes

Serving Suggestion: Big Salad tossed with Leanne’s Basic Vinaigrette (1 head lettuce (any kind but not iceberg), torn, Salad veggies of choice, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, 1 garlic clove, pressed, Dried basil, to taste, Dried oregano, to taste:
Directions- In a large bowl, toss together torn lettuce and salad veggies of your choice. In a small bowl, whisk together extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic and a pinch of dried basil and oregano; drizzle dressing over salad.)
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