Pepper-Crusted Pork Tenderloin

Green Beans and Herbed Parsnip-Potato Mash
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Ingredients

  • 2 lb pork tenderloin
  • 1½ Tbsp coarsely ground black peppercorns
  • ¾ tsp kosher salt
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • ¾ cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 Tbsp chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 Tbsp cold butter, cut into cubes

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Rub pork with pepper and salt. Cook in hot oil in a large cast-iron or ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat 5 minutes or until browned on all sides.
  2. Transfer skillet to oven, and bake 10 to 15 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 145°F. Remove from skillet; let stand 5 minutes before slicing.
  3. Return skillet to stovetop over medium-high heat. Stir in broth, rosemary, and mustard. Cook 2 to 3 minutes or until slightly reduced; stir in butter. Cook 1 to 2 minutes or until butter is melted and sauce is slightly thickened. Spoon sauce over pork.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 1 lb parsnips, cut into chunks
  • 1 lb Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into chunks
  • ⅔ cup 2% reduced-fat milk
  • 3 Tbsp butter, divided
  • 2 Tbsp chopped fresh thyme
  • ¾ tsp salt, divided
  • ¾ tsp pepper, divided
  • 3 (12-oz) pkg thin green beans

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Bring parsnips, potatoes, and water to cover to a boil in a medium saucepan; cook 20 minutes or until tender. Drain and return to pan.
  2. Stir in milk, 2 Tbsp butter, thyme, and ½ tsp each salt and pepper. Mash to desired consistency.
  3. Meanwhile, cook green beans according to package directions. Toss with 1 Tbsp butter and ¼ tsp each salt and pepper.

Nutritional Information

Main Side Total
Servings 6 6
Calories
202
236
438
Fat (g) 7 7 14
Sat. Fat (g) 4 4 8
Protein (g) 32 7 39
Carb (g) 0 40 40
Fiber (g) 0 9 9
Sodium (mg) 379 321 700

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