Chili-Lime Pork Tenderloin

Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes and Green Beans
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Ingredients

  • 3 Tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 1 Tbsp lime juice
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • 2 (1-lb) pork tenderloins, trimmed
  • ½ cup crumbled queso fresco (or use cotija cheese)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Combine 2 Tbsp oil, lime juice, chili powder, and cumin; rub all over pork. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
  2. Brown pork in a large ovenproof skillet in 1 Tbsp hot oil over medium-high heat 8 to 10 minutes or until browned on all sides, turning often.
  3. Transfer skillet to oven. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted in thickest portion reads 145°F. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing. Sprinkle with cheese.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 1 (32-oz) pkg refrigerated mashed potatoes
  • ⅓ cup sour cream
  • 2 Tbsp butter, divided
  • 2 (12-oz) pkg green beans

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Heat potatoes according to package directions. Stir in sour cream and 1 Tbsp butter until melted.
  2. Cook green beans according to package directions. Toss with 1 Tbsp butter; season with salt and pepper, if desired.

Nutritional Information

Main Side Total
Servings 6 6
Calories
250
279
529
Fat (g) 12 15 27
Sat. Fat (g) 3 8 11
Protein (g) 32 11 43
Carb (g) 1 33 34
Fiber (g) 0 6 6
Sodium (mg) 179 544 723

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