Looking for a recipe that contains a lean protein source? Or a lower-fat main dish for a special occasion? Look for cuts of meat that contain the word “loin,” such as tenderloin or sirloin. Pork tenderloin has only 2 grams of saturated fat per 3- to 4-ounce serving, yet it tastes and looks delicious and is so easy to prepare. This dish also includes fennel and carrots, which give it a unique blend of flavors. This impressive meal looks like you spent hours preparing it, yet it only takes about 15 minutes of your time to prep. While it’s baking in the oven, you have time to pull together the rest of the meal. Serve it with fresh fruit or a nice, crusty loaf of whole-grain bread, and you have a complete meal. Enjoy!
PREP TIME
15 Min
COOK TIME
70 Min
SERVINGS
6
DIFFICULTY
Easy
Ingredients
- 1 pound pork tenderloin
- 3 tablespoons honey mustard
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
- 3 large fennel bulbs, green tops removed and quartered
- 5 carrots, cut into strips
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Rub pork with mustard and thyme.
- Combine vegetables in a 9×13-inch baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil and salt and pepper to taste.
- Roast vegetables in preheated oven for 45 minutes. Nestle pork in center of vegetables and cook for additional 25 minutes or until a meat thermometer reaches 145 degrees.
Nutrition Facts
Servings: 6 | Serving size: 3 ounces meat, plus ½ cup roasted vegetables | Calories: 240 | Carbohydrates: 20g | Fiber: 6g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 7g | Saturated fat: 2g | Sodium: 181mg
Recipe courtesy of allrecipes.com; provided by Michelle Eaton, MS, RD, ThedaCare
