Oven-Roasted Pork Tenderloin

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Ingredients

  • 2 pork tenderloins, trimmed (2 lb)
  • ¾ tsp kosher salt, divided
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • 6 Tbsp olive oil, divided
  • ½ (1-oz) pkg fresh chives

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Rub pork with ½ tsp salt and garlic powder. Cook pork in 2 Tbsp hot oil in a large cast-iron or ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat 5 minutes or until browned on all sides. Transfer skillet to oven.
  2. Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted reads 145°F; let stand 5 minutes before slicing.
  3. Meanwhile, process ¼ cup oil, chives, and ¼ tsp salt in a blender until smooth. Serve chive oil with pork.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • 3 oz cream cheese
  • 2 (10-oz) pkg spinach
  • 1 (8-oz) pkg shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 2 Tbsp heavy cream (or use half-and-half)

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add cream cheese, and stir until melted.
  2. Gradually add spinach, and cook until wilted. Add Cheddar and cream. Stir until cheese melts and spinach is coated.

Nutritional Information

Main Side Total
Servings 6 6
Calories
278
275
553
Fat (g) 17 23 40
Sat. Fat (g) 3 14 17
Protein (g) 30 12 42
Carb (g) 0 6 6
Fiber (g) 0 2 2
Sodium (mg) 317 398 715

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