Maple-Dijon Pork Tenderloin

Roasted Basil Carrots and Lemon Orzo
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Ingredients

  • 2 pork tenderloins, trimmed (about 1½ lb) 
  • 3 Tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 Tbsp pure maple syrup
  • 1½ tsp dried crushed rosemary
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Place pork on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray. Mix together mustard, syrup, rosemary, salt, and pepper in a small bowl; brush over pork.
  2. Roast pork 18 to 22 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 145°F when inserted in center. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 1½ lb carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 Tbsp canola oil
  • ¾ tsp salt, divided
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • ¾ cup thinly sliced fresh basil
  • 9 oz orzo
  • 2 Tbsp lemon zest

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Toss together carrots, oil, ¼ tsp salt, and pepper on a large rimmed baking sheet; spread in a single layer. Roast 15 to 20 minutes or until crisp-tender, stirring once; toss with basil.
  2. Meanwhile, cook orzo according to package directions; toss with lemon zest and ½ tsp salt. Serve carrots and orzo alongside pork.

Nutritional Information

Main Side Total
Servings 6 6
Calories
150
230
380
Fat (g) 3 5 8
Sat. Fat (g) 1 0 1
Protein (g) 24 7 31
Carb (g) 6 43 49
Fiber (g) 0 5 5
Sodium (mg) 340 370 710

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