Fonio Bowl with Jerk Pork, Roasted Plantains, and Cilantro Lime Dressing
A vibrant West African-inspired bowl featuring nutty fonio grain topped with spiced jerk pork, caramelized plantains, and a zesty cilantro lime dressing.
⏱ 45 minServes 4West African
Ingredients
- •2 cups fonio grain
- •1.5 lbs pork shoulder, cubed
- •3 tablespoons jerk seasoning
- •2 medium plantains, peeled and sliced
- •3 tablespoons olive oil
- •1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- •3 limes, juiced
- •2 cloves garlic, minced
- •1/4 cup water
- •1 teaspoon salt
Directions
- 1Cook fonio according to package directions, typically 15-20 minutes, then set aside.
- 2Toss pork cubes with jerk seasoning and let marinate for 10 minutes while oven preheats to 425°F.
- 3Toss plantain slices with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper, then roast for 20-25 minutes until caramelized.
- 4Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook marinated pork for 12-15 minutes until cooked through.
- 5Blend cilantro, lime juice, garlic, water, and salt to make the dressing.
- 6Assemble bowls with fonio as base, top with jerk pork and roasted plantains, then drizzle with cilantro lime dressing.
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