Lemon Pork Tenderloin

Quinoa and Snap Pea Salad
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Ingredients

  • 2 (1-lb) pork tenderloins
  • 1 Tbsp lemon-herb seasoning
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced 
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Rub pork with lemon-herb seasoning, garlic, salt, and desired amount of pepper.
  2. Brown pork on all sides in hot oil in a large cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat 5 minutes.
  3. Transfer skillet to oven.
  4. Bake 15 minutes or until pork is done; let rest 5 minutes before slicing.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 1½ cups red quinoa
  • 1 small clove garlic, minced
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2½ cups water
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 (8-oz) pkg sugar snap peas
  • ½ cup sliced almonds
  • ⅓ cup refrigerated lemon vinaigrette
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Cook quinoa and garlic in hot oil in a medium saucepan over high heat; add quinoa and garlic, and cook 1 minute.
  2. Add water and salt and bring mixture to a boil; cover, reduce heat to low and simmer 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
  3. Steam peas according to package directions.
  4. Transfer quinoa to a serving bowl; stir in peas, almonds, vinaigrette, and parsley.

Nutritional Information

Main Side Total
Servings 6 6
Calories
190
300
490
Fat (g) 11 13 24
Sat. Fat (g) 3 1 4
Protein (g) 24 9 33
Carb (g) 0 37 37
Fiber (g) 0 7 7
Sodium (mg) 445 213 658

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