Fifty-Two Dinners

One new recipe a week for a year. That was the original goal set as a New Year's resolution way back in 2009.

It didn't happen. Nor did it happen in the following years.

But I have continued posting and striving to try one new recipe a week. Some months it happens. Some months it doesn't.

And along the way I've picked up readers from across the country who occasionally pop in to see what's cooking.

Clearly there are better food blogs than mine.

But if you're looking for quick, easy, and healthy with a dash of humor... I'm glad to share what I can.


Monday, November 26, 2012

Pork and Sweet Potato Kabobs

Just a disclaimer- those brussles sprouts in the picture aren't mine!  But I did clean my plate of the rest of this recipe.


INGREDIENTS


1/3
cup orange marmalade
1
teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves
1/4
teaspoon salt
1/2
lb dark-orange sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 8 pieces
2
tablespoons water
1/2
lb pork tenderloin, cut into 1-inch pieces
1
small zucchini, cut into 8 slices


DIRECTIONS


Heat gas or charcoal grill. In 1-quart saucepan, heat marmalade, rosemary and salt to boiling, stirring frequently. Remove from heat; set aside.
In 1-quart microwavable bowl, place sweet potato pieces and water. Cover loosely with microwavable paper towel. Microwave on High 2 to 3 minutes, stirring once, just until potatoes are tender (do not overcook). Drain sweet potatoes; rinse with cold water.
On each of four 10- to 12-inch metal skewers, carefully thread pork, sweet potatoes and zucchini (with cut side facing out) alternately, leaving 1/4-inch space between each piece.
Place kabobs on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 8 to 10 minutes, turning once and brushing with marmalade glaze during last 3 minutes, until pork is no pink in center.


VERDICT

 Quick & easy and on the grill.  I'm not a huge fan of sweet potatoes (unless they're cut like fries and super crunchy!) but they weren't too bad.  The pork was excellent!


NUTRITION


Calories 370 (Calories from Fat 40); Total Fat 4 1/2g (Saturated Fat 1 1/2g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 70mg; Sodium 390mg; Total Carbohydrate 53g (Dietary Fiber 3g, Sugars 32g); Protein 28Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 270%; Vitamin C 25%; Calcium 6%; Iron 15%

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