This Pork and Kale Bowl is a simple and satisfying meal packed with flavor, color, and nutrition! It’s ready in just 30 minutes, so it’s perfect for busy weekdays. It’s a quick, customizable, family-friendly dish that everyone in my house gorges on!
Why You’ll Love This Pork and Kale Bowl
You will love this! It’s different enough from the other meals in our rotation. It is also a very balanced and healthy meal. You’ll get protein from ground pork, fiber and vitamins from kale, and healthy carbohydrates from rice. This recipe is simple and full of all the ingredients you’ll feel good about serving your family.
- Quick and easy (less than 40 minutes)
- Full of protein and vegetables
- It’s comforting but still nutritious.
- Great for meal prep
- Can be customized with various toppings
This is a dinner that is hearty and refreshing at the same time!
Tips for the best pork and kale bowl:
A few simple techniques can take this dish from good to great. These helpful tips will ensure your rice is fluffy, your pork is flavorful, and your kale is perfectly tender every time.
- For a better texture, use fresh kale and remove any tough stems.
- Don’t overcook kale. Keep it slightly soft for best flavor.
- You can enjoy more delicious rice by using broth instead of water.
- Break the pork into small pieces for even cooking.
Easy variations:
One of the best things about this recipe is that it’s flexible. You can easily change up the ingredients or add more vegetables and proteins to suit your family’s tastes, making this a meal you’ll never get bored of!
Add Vegetables
- finely chopped carrots
- pimento
- mushroom
- sliced cucumber
Swap your protein
- ground turkey
- ground chicken
- tofu
add column
- chili flakes
- Sriracha
- fresh peppers
Meal preparation and storage:
This pork and kale bowl is perfect for meal prep and will make busy weeknights a lot easier. It stores well, reheats beautifully, and retains its flavor and texture, so you can enjoy a quick, nutritious meal anytime.
refrigerator:
Store in an airtight container for up to 1 hour. 4 days.
Reheat:
Warm it in the microwave or in a skillet with water or broth.
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Pork and Kale Bowl
This Pork and Kale Bowl is a quick, healthy, family-fun dinner! Easily customizable and perfect for meal prep or busy weeknights.
Serving Size: 4
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In a medium saucepan, combine rice, broth, olive oil, turmeric, garlic powder, and salt. When it boils, reduce the heat, cover and simmer. 15-18 minutes Or until the rice is soft. Fluff with a fork.
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Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced pork and cook for 5-7 minutes, then separate, until browned and cooked through.
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Stir in garlic, green onions, soy sauce, and sesame oil (if using). Cook until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.
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Add the chopped kale and cook until wilted and tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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Divide the yellow rice into bowls. Top with pork and kale mixture. Sprinkle with additional sliced green onions, if desired. Serve warm.
