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Sunday BBQ: Grilled Pork and Pistachio Couscous

YumSugar — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 06:00:12 -0700

Pork tenderloin may not be the first thing that comes to mind when barbecuing, but it's just as easy to grill as other meats like chicken breast. In this rendition, grilled lemon and pork tenderloin are served with broccoli rabe and pistachio couscous. As this cut of meat is fairly lean, it makes for a healthy, well-rounded meal. To get the recipe, which is perfect for both Summer and Fall, read more.

Grilled Pork, Broccoli Rabe, and Pistachio Couscous
From Real Simple

Ingredients

1 10-ounce box couscous (1 1/2 cups)
1 1-pound piece pork tenderloin
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon olive oil
2 teaspoons dried oregano
Kosher salt and pepper
1 large bunch broccoli rabe
2 lemons, cut in half crosswise
1/4 cup roasted pistachios, chopped (about 1 ounce)

Directions

Cook the couscous according to the package directions.
Heat grill to medium-high.
Rub the pork with 1 teaspoon of the oil and season with the oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
In a bowl, toss the broccoli rabe with the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil and 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper.
Grill the pork, covered, turning occasionally, until cooked through, 18 to 22 minutes. Fifteen minutes into the cooking, place the broccoli rabe and lemons on the grill. Cook, turning, until the broccoli rabe is tender and the lemons are charred, 6 to 7 minutes.
Fluff the couscous and mix in the pistachios. Slice the pork and serve with the broccoli rabe and lemons.

Serves 4.

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Definition: Broccoli Rabe

YumSugar — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 07:45:55 -0700

Broccoli rabe
Also known as broccoli raab, broccoletti, and rapini, this cabbage relative has small florets with leaves that resemble those of kale. Known for its bitter flavor, broccoli rabe is often blanched to tone down the bitterness, then sautéed with garlic and olive oil or lemon and red pepper flakes and mixed into pastas, pizzas, and other dishes. It is common in southern Italian cuisine and has gained popularity in restaurants across the US.

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Definition: Rapini

partysugar — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 15:27:33 -0800

Rapini
Also known as broccoli rabe, a vegetable that is a related to the cabbage and turnip. This leafy green has long stalks scattered with clusters of tiny broccoli-like flowers. Used often in Italian cooking, these greens have a pungent, bitter flavor. It's great fried, steamed, braised, or in a salad or soup.

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