- Prep30 MIN
- Total3 HR 35 MIN
- Servings8
Seared pork loin, cannellini beans and fresh veggies make this unexpected slow-cooker dinner perfect for special occasions (and no one will guess it's easy enough for a weeknight)!
Ingredients
2
cans (15 oz each) Progresso™ cannellini beans, drained, rinsed
1
cup thinly sliced yellow onions
1
red bell pepper, cut into thin slices
1
tablespoon Italian seasoning
2
tablespoons vegetable oil
2
teaspoons salt
2 1/2
to 3 1/2 lb boneless pork loin roast, trimmed
1
can (28 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire-roasted diced tomatoes, drained
1
cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz)
1/4
cup shredded fresh basil leaves
Steps
- 1Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Mix beans, onions, bell pepper, Italian seasoning, 1 tablespoon of the oil and 1 teaspoon of the salt in slow cooker.
- 2Rub pork loin with remaining 1 tablespoon oil, then rub in remaining 1 teaspoon salt. Heat 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook pork in hot skillet 3 to 5 minutes on both large flat sides or until browned. Transfer to slow cooker. Pour tomatoes over pork. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 3 to 4 hours or until pork is cooked through (145°F in center).
- 3Transfer pork to cutting board; let stand until cool enough to handle. Stir bean mixture in slow cooker; using slotted spoon, transfer to serving platter. Cut pork into 8 slices; place on top of bean mixture on platter, then top with mozzarella cheese. Cover platter with foil 3 to 5 minutes or until cheese melts. Remove foil; top with basil.
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