Pork Power Bowl - $16.87 a serving

Makes 4 servings · american · medium · USDA MyPlate Kitchen (public domain)
$67.46
basket total, in-store
$16.87
per serving (4 servings)
+$12.24
dearer than the $4.62 median dinner

Every non-staple ingredient matched to a real product on the shelf, priced on 2026-07-19 at Kroger - Kroger On the Rhine (ZIP 45202). 2 pantry staples excluded. 1 match is flagged for you to check rather than silently swapped. Prices change without notice - this is what we paid attention to on that date, not a quote.

The recipe saysWe foundPackageUsesCostsLeft over
1. 2 medium purple or orange carrots, ribbon peeledCarrots · 1 lb$1.692$0.45$1.24
2. 3 radishes, slicedRadish Red Tray · 1 lbSIZE UNREAD - 1 PKG ASSUMED$2.503$2.50-
3. 1/2 cup rice wine vinegarNakano® Natural Rice Vinegar · 12 fl oz$2.99120 ml$1.01$1.98
4. 1 clove garlic, mincedKroger® Whole Garlic Bulbs · 5 ct$2.491$0.50$1.99
6. 1 teaspoon honeySmart Way™ Honey · 24 oz$5.997 g$0.06$5.93
8. 1 pound pork tenderloin, cut into 1 ½ inch cubesKroger® Fresh Natural Pork Tenderloin · 1 lb$3.99454 g$3.99-
9. 2 tablespoons lime juiceFresh Limes - Each · 1 each$0.691$0.69-
10. 1 tablespoon olive oilSimple Truth Organic® Extra Virgin Olive Oil · 16.9 fl oz$8.4915 ml$0.25$8.24
11. 1 teaspoon paprikaCHECK THISSmart Way™ Ground Paprika · 2 oz$1.252 g$0.04$1.21
12. 1/2 teaspoon ground cuminMcCormick Ground Cumin · 1.5 oz$3.491 g$0.08$3.41
13. 1 cup quinoaSimple Truth Organic® Quinoa · 16 oz$3.99170 g$1.50$2.49
14. 2 cups no salt added vegetable stockVegetable Broth Fat Free - Simple Truth Organic - 32 Oz · 32 oz$1.99480 ml$1.05$0.94
15. 2 cups kaleKale Lettuce Bunch · 1 ctSIZE UNREAD - 1 PKG ASSUMED$1.49130 g$1.49-
16. 1 can (15.5 oz) no salt added black beans, drained and rinsedKroger® Black Beans · 15.25 oz$1.00440 g$1.00-
17. 1 red bell pepper, cut into stripsFresh Red Hothouse Bell Pepper · 1 ct$1.671$1.67-
18. 1/2 avocado, peeled, seeded, slicedFresh Large Ripe Avocado · 1 each$2.501$2.50-
19. 3 tablespoons olive oilSimple Truth Organic® Extra Virgin Olive Oil · 16.9 fl oz$8.4945 ml$0.76$7.73
20. 1 tablespoon lime juiceFresh Limes - Each · 1 each$0.691$0.69-
21. 1/2 avocado, peeled, seeded, slicedFresh Large Ripe Avocado · 1 each$2.501$2.50-
22. 1/4 cup nonfat honey Greek yogurtChobani Reduced Fat Blended Greek Honey Vanilla Yogurt 32 oz · 32 ozSUBSTITUTE$6.7960 g$0.45$6.34
23. 1 green onion, slicedGreen Onions · 1 ct$1.791$1.79-
24. 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnishCilantro · 1 ctSIZE UNREAD - 1 PKG ASSUMED$0.995 g$0.99-

olive oil drives this basket at $8.49, 13% of the total. The next biggest lines are olive oil ($8.49) and honey greek yogurt ($6.79). $41.49 of the basket - 62% - is package remainder: food you buy because stores sell packages and recipes call for amounts. It does not vanish, it sits in your kitchen for the next meal.

The Pork Power Bowl combines savory, tender pork tenderloin with a colorful mix of vegetables and grains, creating a balanced and nutritious meal. This dish ...

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. In a large mason jar add the carrots, radish, rice wine vinegar, garlic, salt, honey and water, shake to combine. Let sit for 30 minutes.
  3. In a medium bowl toss the pork, 2 Tbsp. lime juice, 1 Tbsp. olive oil, paprika and cumin. Cover and marinate for 15 minutes. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  4. Place the quinoa, stock and kale in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Turn off the heat and let sit for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Thread the pork onto skewers and grill over medium-high heat, turning frequently, until pork reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees F. Let pork rest for 3 minutes.
  6. Divide the quinoa between four bowls. Arrange the beans, peppers, avocado, carrots and radishes on top of the quinoa. Remove the pork from the skewers and place it on top of the bowls. Drizzle with dressing and garnish with additional cilantro, if desired.
  7. In a food processor, add yogurt, 3 Tbsp. olive oil, 1 Tbsp. lime juice, ½ an avocado, green onion and cilantro. Puree until smooth, season with salt and pepper. Thin dressing with cold water, if desired.
Created by The National Pork Board, a member of the MyPlate National Strategic Partnership Program. MyPlate took its recipe pages offline in 2026 - the original lives on at the Internet Archive. More on this: What each protein actually costs per serving.
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