Herby Pork & Veggie Mash
with Basil Pesto & Tomato Salad
- Milk
- Almond
- Cashew
- Pine Nut
- Walnut
We've teamed juicy pork loin with a garlic and herb seasoning for a recipe you can't go wrong with. Complete with a hearty veggie mash and a crisp salad on the side. This is a fun and nutritious take on your everyday pork steak! *This recipe is under 650kcal per serving and under 30g carbohydrates per serving.*
Ingredients
1
potato
1
carrot
1
tomato
1
cucumber
1 sachet
Garlic & Herb Seasoning
1 packet
pork loin steaks
1 bag
salad leaves
1 packet
basil pesto
(Contains: Milk, Almond, Cashew, Pine Nut, Walnut; )
1 clove
garlic
Not included in your delivery
1
olive oil
40 g
butter
(Contains: Milk; )
1 drizzle
white wine vinegar
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
• Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to the boil. Peel potato and carrot and cut into small chunks. Finely chop garlic. • Cook potato and carrot in boiling water until easily pierced with a knife, 10-15 minutes. Drain veggies. • Return the saucepan to a medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Cook garlic until fragrant, 1 minute. • Remove from heat, return the veggies to the saucepan, then add the butter and a pinch of salt. Mash until smooth and cover to keep warm. Season to taste.
• While veggies are cooking, cut tomato into thin wedges. Thinly slice cucumber into half-moons. In a medium bowl, combine garlic & herb seasoning and a drizzle of olive oil. Add pork loin steaks and turn to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
• In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over a medium-high heat. When oil is hot, cook pork until cooked through, 3-4 minutes each side (cook in batches if your pan is getting crowded). Transfer to a plate, cover and rest for 5 minutes.
TIP: The spice blend will char slightly in the pan, this adds to the flavour!
• While the pork is resting, combine mixed salad leaves, tomato, cucumber and a drizzle of white wine vinegar and olive oil in a large bowl. Season to taste. • Slice pork. • Divide pork, veggie mash and tomato salad between plates. • Top pork with basil pesto to serve.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavour: Many enjoyed the juicy, flavourful pork, while the veggie mash was a hit. Some found the pesto pairing unusual.
- Ease of prep: Quick to make and easy to adjust for different seasons or preferences.
- Suggestions: Consider roasting the vegetables instead of mashing for a different texture. Try substituting kumara for carrot in the mash.
- Portions: Some found the servings small; consider adding extra potato and carrot to bulk up the mash.
