Pork Tenderloin with Kale Pesto
Roasted Garlic Carrots
Ingredients
- 2 (1-lb) pork tenderloin
- ¾ tsp salt, divided
- ¾ tsp pepper, divided
- 6 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
- ¼ cup chopped pecans
- 1 lemon
- ½ cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 cups baby kale
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Sprinkle pork with ½ tsp each salt and pepper. Cook in 2 Tbsp hot oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat 5 minutes or until browned, turning often.
- Carefully transfer skillet to oven, and bake 10 to 15 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted into thickest portion reads 145°F. Let stand 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook nuts in a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat until fragrant. Grate zest from lemon to equal 1 tsp and squeeze juice to equal 1 Tbsp.
- Process nuts, cheese, ¼ cup oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, kale, and ¼ tsp each salt and pepper in a food processor until smooth. Serve pesto with pork.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 2 (12-oz) pkg rainbow baby carrots
- 3 Tbsp minced garlic
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
Side Dish Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Halve larger carrots lengthwise. Toss carrots, garlic, salt, pepper, oil, and lemon juice on a greased rimmed baking sheet.
- Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until tender; toss with parsley.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 6 | 6 | |
| Calories |
353
|
94
|
447
|
| Fat (g) | 22 | 5 | 27 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| Protein (g) | 35 | 2 | 37 |
| Carb (g) | 3 | 12 | 15 |
| Fiber (g) | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Sodium (mg) | 490 | 283 | 773 |
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