Spiced Pork Lomo with Toasted Quinoa Salad

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-25 · Updated 2026-07-25

Tender pork loin marinated with warm spices, grilled and served alongside a nutty toasted quinoa salad with fresh vegetables. This Latin American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 60 minutes, pairs pork loin, ground cumin, ground coriander for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 410 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450g), sliced into 1/2-inch thick medallions pork loin
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp, divided olive oil
• 1 tsp, divided salt
• 1/2 tsp, divided black pepper
• 3/4 cup, rinsed quinoa
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 small, diced red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup, finely chopped red onion
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tbsp lime juice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Add 1 lb pork loin medallions and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
2. Step 2: Heat a dry skillet over medium heat and toast 3/4 cup rinsed quinoa, stirring frequently for 5 minutes until fragrant and slightly golden.
3. Step 3: Add 1 1/2 cups water and 1/2 tsp salt to the quinoa, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and let cool slightly.
4. Step 4: Mix the cooled quinoa with 1 small diced red bell pepper, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, and 2 tbsp lime juice.
5. Step 5: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook pork medallions for 3-4 minutes per side until nicely charred and cooked through.
6. Step 6: Serve spiced pork atop the toasted quinoa salad for a balanced dish with smoky, fresh, and tangy notes.