Pesto Sauce Pork Tenderloin
Pomegranate-Goat Cheese Salad and Baguette
Ingredients
- 2 pork tenderloins (2 lb), trimmed
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated pecorino cheese (or use Parmesan)
- ¼ cup pesto
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Sprinkle pork with salt and pepper, if desired. Brown pork on all sides in hot oil in an overproof skillet over medium-high heat 4 minutes. Transfer skillet to oven.
- Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted reads 145°F. Let stand 3 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring cream to a rolling boil in a saucepan over medium heat; reduce heat, and cook until thickened. Remove from heat; stir in cheese and pesto. Serve sauce with pork.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 1 (8-oz) French baguette
- 1 (10-oz) pkg mixed baby greens
- 1 cup pomegranate seeds (arils)
- ½ cup thinly sliced red onion
- ⅓ cup olive oil vinaigrette
- ½ cup crumbled goat cheese
Side Dish Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Cut baguette in half lengthwise, and place on a baking sheet. Bake at 425°F for 5 minutes or until toasted.
- Meanwhile, toss together mixed greens, pomegranate seeds, onion, and vinaigrette. Sprinkle with cheese.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 6 | 6 | |
| Calories |
387
|
197
|
584
|
| Fat (g) | 27 | 6 | 33 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 13 | 2 | 15 |
| Protein (g) | 33 | 7 | 40 |
| Carb (g) | 3 | 30 | 33 |
| Fiber (g) | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Sodium (mg) | 296 | 415 | 711 |
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