FENNEL CRUSTED PORK TENDERLOIN

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From Cooking Light. Per serving: 168 calories, 5.7 g fat, 24.9 g protein, 3.5 g carb, 0.9 g fiber, 74 mg cholesterol

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Pork

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons fennel seeds
1 tablespoon coriander seed
6 tablespoons fat-free chicken broth, divided
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 (1 lb) pork tenderloin, trimmed
2 teaspoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Put fennel and coriander in a spice or coffee grinder; process until coarsely ground.
  • Place spice mixture in the container of a blender or food processor; add 2 tablespoons broth, worcestershire sauce, garlic, salt, and pepper; process until well blended.
  • Slice tenderloin horizontally into 2 equal pieces.
  • Slice each piece of pork lengthwise, cutting to, but not through the other side; open flat.
  • Rub spice mixture over pork.
  • Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  • Add pork to skillet; cook 5 minutes on each side or until done.
  • Remove pork to a plate; keep warm.
  • Add 1/4 cup broth to pan; cook until liquid almost evaporates, scraping pan to loosen browned bits.
  • Pour over pork and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.3, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 74.8, Sodium 291.8, Carbohydrate 3.3, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 0.5, Protein 24

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