Southwest Pork Tenderloin
Mixed Greens with Roasted Pepitas
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp orange juice
- 1½ Tbsp Southwest seasoning
- 4 Tbsp canola oil, divided
- 2 (1-lb) pork tenderloins, trimmed
- ⅔ cup guacamole
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine juice, seasoning, and 2 Tbsp oil. Rub mixture all over pork .
- Cook pork in 2 Tbsp hot oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat 5 minutes, turning to brown on all sides.
- Place skillet in oven. Bake 20 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted reads 145°F. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing.
- Serve with guacamole; sprinkle with cilantro, if desired.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 1 (10-oz) pkg baby spinach-arugula mix
- 1 cup halved grape tomatoes
- ½ cup crumbled queso fresco cheese (or use feta)
- ¼ cup roasted, salted pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
- ⅔ cup cilantro-lime vinaigrette (or use olive oil vinaigrette)
Side Dish Instructions
- Combine greens, tomatoes, cheese, and pepitas in a large bowl. Drizzle with dressing; toss.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 6 | 6 | |
| Calories |
308
|
174
|
482
|
| Fat (g) | 16 | 16 | 32 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Protein (g) | 32 | 5 | 37 |
| Carb (g) | 3 | 5 | 8 |
| Fiber (g) | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Sodium (mg) | 553 | 199 | 752 |
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