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Cajun Pork on Mint Bulgur
Cajun Pork on Mint Bulgur

Cajun Pork on Mint Bulgur

with Bell Pepper

Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamPublished on August 01, 2023

Punchy and smoky with a spicy kick, Cajun spice mix gives any dish a tasty boost. Made with herbs and spices common in Cajun cuisine, this spice mix contains ingredients such as chilli powder, ground cumin, oregano and thyme, making it the perfect match for meat and seafood dishes, as well as pasta sauces and stews.

Tags:
Extra spicy
WeightWatchers
Allergens:
Cereals containing gluten

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.

Total40 minutes
Active 35 minutes
DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

serving amount

1 unit(s)

Bell Pepper

(May contain traces of: Celery)

3 unit(s)

Garlic Clove**

20 grams

Chicken Stock Paste

120 grams

Bulgur Wheat

(Contains: Cereals containing gluten)

240 grams

British Pork Mince

30 grams

Tomato Puree

1 sachet(s)

Cajun Spice Mix

25 grams

Sun-Dried Tomato Paste

1 bunch(es)

Mint

Not included in your delivery

240 milliliter(s)

Water for the Bulgur

1 tbsp

Tomato Ketchup

100 milliliter(s)

Water for the Sauce

Nutritional information

Energy (kJ)2676 kJ
Energy (kcal)640 kcal
Fat30.2 g
of which saturates10.3 g
Carbohydrate61.7 g
of which sugars9.5 g
Protein33.8 g
Salt3 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.

Utensils

Pan
Garlic Press
Medium Saucepan
Lid

Instructions

Char the Pepper
1

Halve the bell pepper and discard the core and seeds. Chop into 1cm chunks. Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).

Heat a large frying pan on high heat (no oil).

Once hot, add the pepper chunks and cook until charred, 5-6 mins. Adjust the heat if necessary. Stir only twice during this time - you want the pepper to pick up some nice colour.

Cook the Bulgur
2

Meanwhile, heat a drizzle of oil in a medium saucepan on medium-high heat.

Once hot, add half the garlic and cook for 1 min. Add the water for the bulgur (see pantry for amount), half the chicken stock paste and bring to the boil.

Stir in the bulgur, bring back up to the boil and simmer for 1 min. Pop a lid on the pan and remove from the heat. Leave to the side for 12-15 mins or until ready to serve.

Fry the Mince and Veg
3

Add the pork mince to the charred pepper. Fry until the mince has browned, 5-6 mins. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw mince.

Use a spoon to break it up as it cooks, then drain and discard any excess fat. IMPORTANT: The mince is cooked when no longer pink in the middle.

Spicy Sauce Time
4

Add the remaining garlic, tomato puree and Cajun spice mix to the pork (add less Cajun spice mix if you'd prefer things milder). Stir-fry for 30 secs.

Next, stir the remaining chicken stock paste, sun-dried tomato paste, tomato ketchup and water for the sauce (see pantry for both amounts) into the pork.

Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat slightly and simmer until the sauce has thickened, 2-3 mins.

Add the Mint
5

Meanwhile, pick the mint leaves from their stalks and roughly chop (discard the stalks).

Stir half of the mint through the cooked bulgur.

Taste the pork and season with salt and pepper if needed. Add a splash of water if needed.

Serve Up
6

Share the mint bulgur between your bowls and top with the Cajun pork.

Finish with a scattering of the remaining mint.

Enjoy!

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