Mediterranean pork bake
If you're a meat-eater, you may wonder exactly what an appropriate portion size is as part of a healthy diet. Read on to find out more, and try this delicious Mediterranean pork bake recipe
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Psychologies
Blanket health messages to lower red meat intakes are driving an epidemic of iron deficiency, according to health experts, including Dr Emma Derbyshire, who has launched the 5 A WEEK campaign, aiming to help consumers understand how much red meat we should be eating – 70g five times a week to stay well within in government guidelines. Try this delicious Mediterranean pork bake recipe for a delicious midweek dinner.
Cooking time: 35 minutes; preparation time: 20 minutes; makes four servings
For the pork
4 x 100g pork loin medallions
225ml/8 fl oz cold water
15ml/1tbsp sugar
15ml/1tbsp salt
Juice of half a lemon
Large sprig of thyme
For the bake
450g/1lb new potatoes, sliced to the thickness of a pound coin
3 red peppers, deseeded and cut into rough chunks
3 yellow peppers, deseeded and cut into rough chunks
3 red onions, peeled and cut into rough chunks
6 medium plum tomatoes, cut into rough chunks
3 sprigs of rosemary
1/2 bunch of thyme
1 tbsp rapeseed oil
1/2 garlic bulb
To garnish
60ml/4tbsp red pesto
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