Best Pork Tenderloin With Roasted Lemon And Orzo Recipes

MEDITERRANEAN PORK AND ORZO

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On a really busy day, this meal in a bowl is one of my top picks. It's quick to put together, leaving a lot more time to relax at the table. -Mary Relyea, Canastota, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds pork tenderloin
1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 quarts water
1-1/4 cups uncooked orzo pasta
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

Rub pork with pepper; cut into 1-in. cubes. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add pork; cook and stir until no longer pink, 8-10 minutes., Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, bring water to a boil. Stir in orzo and salt; cook, uncovered, 8 minutes. Stir in spinach; cook until orzo is tender and spinach is wilted, 45-60 seconds longer. Drain., Add tomatoes to pork; heat through. Stir in orzo mixture and cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 306mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ROASTED PORK TENDERLOIN AND VEGETABLES

Roasted Pork Tenderloin and Vegetables image

There are no complicated steps to follow when preparing this roasted medley of tender pork and veggies. Just season with herbs, then pop in the oven for less than an hour. -Diane Martin, Brown Deer, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 pork tenderloins (3/4 pound each)
2 pounds red potatoes, quartered
1 pound carrots, halved and cut into 2-inch pieces
1 medium onion, cut into wedges
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed
1 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Preheat oven to 450°. Place the pork in a shallow roasting pan coated with cooking spray; arrange the potatoes, carrots and onion around pork. Drizzle with oil. Combine the seasonings; sprinkle over meat and vegetables. , Bake, uncovered, 25-35 minutes or until a thermometer reads 145° and vegetables are tender, stirring vegetables occasionally. Remove pork from oven; tent with foil. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 304mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges