Lemon Pork Tenderloin

Quinoa and Snap Pea Salad
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Ingredients

  • 1 (1-lb) pork tenderloin, trimmed
  • 1½ tsp lemon herb seasoning
  • 1 clove garlic, minced 
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Rub pork with lemon-herb seasoning, garlic, and desired amount of pepper.
  2. Brown pork on all sides in hot oil in a large cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat 5 minutes. Transfer skillet to oven.
  3. Bake 15 minutes or until a thermometer reads 145 degrees. Let stand 3 minutes before slicing.



Side Dish Ingredients

  • ¾ cup red quinoa
  • ½ clove garlic, minced
  • 1½ tsp olive oil
  • 1¼ cups water
  • 1 (8-oz) pkg sugar snap peas
  • 3 Tbsp refrigerated lemon vinaigrette
  • 2 Tbsp sliced almonds
  • 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Cook quinoa and garlic in hot oil in a medium saucepan over high heat 1 minute.
  2. Add water, and bring mixture to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
  3. Meanwhile, steam peas according to package directions.
  4. Transfer quinoa to a medium bowl; stir in peas, vinaigrette, nuts, and parsley.

Nutritional Information

Main Side Total
Servings 3 3
Fat (g) 8 12 20
Sat. Fat (g) 2 1 3
Protein (g) 29 9 38
Carb (g) 0 36 36
Fiber (g) 0 6 6
T. Sugs (g) 0 8 8
A. Sugs (g) 0 1 1