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Canarian Watercress and Pork Potaje

55 min Serves 4 ~360 kcal/serving ~£6.80 (£1.70/serving) Dairy-freeGluten-free

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Ingredients

  • 400 g diced pork shoulder
  • 150 g watercress
  • 350 g potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 200 g sweet potato, peeled and cubed
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 900 ml chicken stock

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories
360 kcal
Protein
23.1 g
Carbohydrate
26.8 g
of which sugars
6.3 g
Fat
16.7 g
of which saturates
5.8 g
Fibre
4.5 g
Salt
1.98 g

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Method

  1. 1

    Heat a little oil in a large pot and brown the pork for 6 minutes. Add the onion and garlic and cook for 5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add the potatoes, sweet potato and chicken stock, bring to a simmer, cover and cook for 25 minutes until the pork and vegetables are tender.

  3. 3

    Stir in the watercress and cook for a further 3-4 minutes until just wilted.

  4. 4

    Check the pork has no pink remaining, season to taste and serve hot in deep bowls.

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