MEXICAN PORK TENDERLOINS

Mexican Pork Tenderloins image

We spoon the black bean salsa that accompanies this dish over grilled tenderloin slices. You can save on last-minute prep time by making the salsa and the cumin-coriander pork rub ahead. -Maria Chiarino of Concord, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon each onion powder, garlic powder, dried oregano and pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 pork tenderloins (1 pound each)
BLACK BEAN SALSA:
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
2 plum tomatoes, diced
1 can (11 ounces) Mexicorn, drained
2 tablespoons chopped red onion
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Combine the seasonings. Rub oil and seasoning mixture over the meat; let stand for 10 minutes. , Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill meat, covered, over medium heat for 10-12 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160°. Remove from the grill. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes before slicing., For salsa, in a large bowl, combine the beans, tomatoes, corn, onion and pepper. Whisk together the oil, cilantro, lime juice, cumin, salt and pepper. Drizzle over the bean mixture; toss to coat. Serve with tenderloin.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 550mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges