Garlic-Lime Pork Tenderloin

Charred Pineapple with Wilted Greens
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Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp lime zest
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 pork tenderloin (1 lb)
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper

Instructions

  1. Combine cilantro, oil, lime zest, garlic, and pork in a large zip-top plastic bag. Seal and refrigerate overnight.
  2. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
  3. Remove pork from bag; discard marinade. Sprinkle pork with salt and pepper.
  4. Grill pork, covered, 20 to 25 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 145°F. Let stand 3 minutes before slicing.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • ½ (16-oz) container cored pineapple, cut into rings
  • ½ red onion, cut into rings
  • 1½ Tbsp olive oil, divided
  • ½ Tbsp lime juice
  • ⅛ tsp salt
  • Dash of pepper
  • ½ (9-oz) pkg mixed greens
  • ¼ cup crumbled cotija cheese

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Brush pineapple and onion with ½ Tbsp oil; place on a grill rack. Grill, covered, 2 to 3 minutes per side or until well marked on both sides. Coarsely chop.
  2. Meanwhile, whisk together 1 Tbsp oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add greens, pineapple, and onion; toss. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutritional Information

Main Side Total
Servings 3 3
Calories
246
150
396
Fat (g) 12 10 22
Sat. Fat (g) 2 3 5
Protein (g) 32 4 36
Carb (g) 1 14 15
Fiber (g) 0 2 2
Sodium (mg) 275 274 549

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