{"id":557639401530,"title":"Pom-Fig Pork \u0026 Lebanese Rice","handle":"pom-fig-pork-lebanese-rice","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChargrilled pork tenderloin medallions are served in a simple, tangy, sweet sauce made with pomegranate and figs. Accompanied by Lebanese lentil rice and honey roasted carrots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChargrilled Pork Tenderloin Medallions –\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSeared to perfection. Pork tenderloin is certified with the American Heart Association’s “Heart Check” mark, indicating it qualifies as an extra-lean, heart-healthy protein. Ounce for ounce, pork tenderloin is as lean as a skinless chicken breast. A 3-ounce portion of pork tenderloin contains less than 3 grams of fat and 120 calories. Pork tenderloin is an excellent source of protein, thiamine, vitamin B6, phosphorus and niacin. \u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePomegranate-fig sauce –\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eSweet figs with a tang of pomegranate, this delicious sauce will transport you to the sun-soaked shores of the Mediterranean. Pomegranate is both delicious and has anti-inflammatory effects that may protect against cancer and other chronic diseases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLebanese Lentil Rice –\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eour healthy and delicious Lebanese rice – a mixture of red lentils, rice and orzo prepared in our home-made vegetable stock. Nutrient rich lentils contain the highest amount of protein originating from any plant. They are a great source of dietary fiber and also have a low amount of calories. Dietary fiber found food such as lentils helps in controlling blood sugar levels. Dietary fiber slows down the rate at which food is absorbed by the blood and as a result, maintains a consistent blood sugar level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHoney Roasted Carrots –\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCarrots are tossed with olive oil and honey in this simple, all natural, and delicious side dish. Apart from being a natural sweetener, our honey comes from bees that primarily collect nectar from clovers. Clover honey has antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. Because of honey’s high sugar content, it may seem counterintuitive for diabetics to eat it. However, studies have shown that honey has a beneficial effect on blood sugar levels in diabetics. A 2014 review article published in the “Journal of Diabetes \u0026amp; Metabolic Disorders” reported that several studies have found that honey, when used in conjunction with anti-diabetic drugs, actually improves glycemic control. Suggesting that honey does not affect the body the same way that traditional table sugar does.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne order provides approximately 1 serving, 14 oz.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePork Medallions:\u003c\/b\u003e Pork (Brined in Water, Sugar, Salt), Olive Oil, Salt, Black Pepper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePomegranate-Fig Sauce:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePomegranate Juice, Fig, Brown Sugar, Olive Oil, Enriched Unbleached Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Apple Cider Vinegar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLentil Rice:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eVegetable Stock (Water, Onion, Carrot, Celery, Olive Oil), Red Lentils, Orzo Pasta (Water, Semolina (Wheat), Durum Flour, Niacin, Iron (Ferrous Sulfate), Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), White Long Grain Rice (Long Grain Parboiled Rice (Enriched with Iron (Ferrous Phosphate), Niacin, Thiamine Mononitrate and Folic Acid), Onion, Parsley, Seasoning, Salt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHoney Spiced Carrots:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCarrots, Honey, Olive Oil, Parsley, Seasoning, Black Pepper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCooking Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-content resp-tab-content resp-tab-content-active\" id=\"tab-cooking-instructions\" aria-labelledby=\"tab_item-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeating Directions From Frozen:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eStove Top:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Preferred Method) Bring water to a boil. Immerse pouch(es) in water, reduce heat to simmer and heat for 10 minutes. Side dishes and sauces (if included) require only 4½ to 5 minutes in the same pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMicrowave:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Alternative Method) Pierce hole in plastic film for venting. Place pouches on a microwave safe dish and heat on high for 4 to 4½ minutes, or until heated through Let product stand for 1 – 2 minutes before enjoying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOven:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Not Recommended)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the event your meal is not fully reheated after removal from the pouches, you may continue reheating in a microwave on a microwave safe dish until done – which should be no more than another minute or two. An internal temperature of 158° F must be reached. Appliances vary, adjust accordingly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor items without sauces or gravy, cut a hole in corner of pouch and drain excess liquid before plating.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppliances vary, adjust accordingly. 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Accompanied by Lebanese lentil rice and honey roasted carrots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChargrilled Pork Tenderloin Medallions –\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSeared to perfection. Pork tenderloin is certified with the American Heart Association’s “Heart Check” mark, indicating it qualifies as an extra-lean, heart-healthy protein. Ounce for ounce, pork tenderloin is as lean as a skinless chicken breast. A 3-ounce portion of pork tenderloin contains less than 3 grams of fat and 120 calories. Pork tenderloin is an excellent source of protein, thiamine, vitamin B6, phosphorus and niacin. \u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePomegranate-fig sauce –\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eSweet figs with a tang of pomegranate, this delicious sauce will transport you to the sun-soaked shores of the Mediterranean. Pomegranate is both delicious and has anti-inflammatory effects that may protect against cancer and other chronic diseases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLebanese Lentil Rice –\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eour healthy and delicious Lebanese rice – a mixture of red lentils, rice and orzo prepared in our home-made vegetable stock. Nutrient rich lentils contain the highest amount of protein originating from any plant. They are a great source of dietary fiber and also have a low amount of calories. Dietary fiber found food such as lentils helps in controlling blood sugar levels. Dietary fiber slows down the rate at which food is absorbed by the blood and as a result, maintains a consistent blood sugar level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHoney Roasted Carrots –\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCarrots are tossed with olive oil and honey in this simple, all natural, and delicious side dish. Apart from being a natural sweetener, our honey comes from bees that primarily collect nectar from clovers. Clover honey has antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. Because of honey’s high sugar content, it may seem counterintuitive for diabetics to eat it. However, studies have shown that honey has a beneficial effect on blood sugar levels in diabetics. A 2014 review article published in the “Journal of Diabetes \u0026amp; Metabolic Disorders” reported that several studies have found that honey, when used in conjunction with anti-diabetic drugs, actually improves glycemic control. Suggesting that honey does not affect the body the same way that traditional table sugar does.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne order provides approximately 1 serving, 14 oz.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePork Medallions:\u003c\/b\u003e Pork (Brined in Water, Sugar, Salt), Olive Oil, Salt, Black Pepper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePomegranate-Fig Sauce:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePomegranate Juice, Fig, Brown Sugar, Olive Oil, Enriched Unbleached Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Apple Cider Vinegar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLentil Rice:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eVegetable Stock (Water, Onion, Carrot, Celery, Olive Oil), Red Lentils, Orzo Pasta (Water, Semolina (Wheat), Durum Flour, Niacin, Iron (Ferrous Sulfate), Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), White Long Grain Rice (Long Grain Parboiled Rice (Enriched with Iron (Ferrous Phosphate), Niacin, Thiamine Mononitrate and Folic Acid), Onion, Parsley, Seasoning, Salt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHoney Spiced Carrots:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCarrots, Honey, Olive Oil, Parsley, Seasoning, Black Pepper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCooking Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-content resp-tab-content resp-tab-content-active\" id=\"tab-cooking-instructions\" aria-labelledby=\"tab_item-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeating Directions From Frozen:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eStove Top:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Preferred Method) Bring water to a boil. Immerse pouch(es) in water, reduce heat to simmer and heat for 10 minutes. Side dishes and sauces (if included) require only 4½ to 5 minutes in the same pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMicrowave:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Alternative Method) Pierce hole in plastic film for venting. Place pouches on a microwave safe dish and heat on high for 4 to 4½ minutes, or until heated through Let product stand for 1 – 2 minutes before enjoying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOven:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Not Recommended)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the event your meal is not fully reheated after removal from the pouches, you may continue reheating in a microwave on a microwave safe dish until done – which should be no more than another minute or two. An internal temperature of 158° F must be reached. Appliances vary, adjust accordingly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor items without sauces or gravy, cut a hole in corner of pouch and drain excess liquid before plating.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppliances vary, adjust accordingly. Caution: contents will be very hot. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAllergens\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePomegranate-Fig Sauce:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Wheat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLentil Rice:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Wheat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}