Honey-Mustard Pork with Spinach & Smashed White Beans

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Ingredients

  • 1¼ lb pork tenderloin, trimmed
  • ½ tsp salt, divided
  • ½ tsp ground pepper
  • 3 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 lb mature spinach, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1½ tsp chopped fresh sage
  • ¼ tsp crushed red pepper
  • 2 (15-oz) cans low-sodium cannellini beans, rinsed
  • ¾ cup low-sodium chicken broth, divided
  • 3 Tbsp honey
  • 2 Tbsp whole-grain mustard 

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
  2. Season pork with ¼ tsp salt and pepper. Heat 1 Tbsp oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork and cook, turning often, until browned on all sides, 3 to 5 minutes total.
  3. Transfer the pan to the oven. Roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center registers 145°F, 12 to 15 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, heat 1 Tbsp oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add spinach and ⅛ tsp salt; cook, stirring, until wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl; cover to keep warm.
  5. Heat the remaining 1 Tbsp oil in the pot over medium heat. Add garlic, sage and crushed red pepper; cook for 30 seconds. Add beans, ½ cup broth and the remaining ⅛ tsp salt. Mash with a potato masher until almost smooth. Reduce heat and cook, stirring often, until hot, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and cover.
  6. Transfer the pork to a clean cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes. Add honey, mustard and the remaining ¼ cup broth to the pan (the handle will be hot). Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, scraping up any browned bits. Reduce heat and simmer until thickened slightly, 1 to 2 minutes.
  7. Slice the pork. Serve with the spinach, mashed beans and sauce.

Nutritional Information

Main Total
Servings 4
Calories
499
499
Fat (g) 17 17
Sat. Fat (g) 3 3
Protein (g) 43 43
Carb (g) 44 44
Fiber (g) 10 10
Sodium (mg) 727 727

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