PORK AND ZUCCHINI WITH ORZO

PORK AND ZUCCHINI WITH ORZO image

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Kosher salt
1 LG pork tenderloin (1 1/4 lb)
2 zucchini, halved lengthwise and crosswise
3 TBL extra virgin olive oil
grated zest and juice of 1 lemon, plus wedges for serving
1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 1/2 tsp ground coriander
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1 cup orzo
2 tomatoes chopped
3 TBL chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Butterfly the pork:slice lengthwise down the center, stopping about 1/2 inch before cutting through the meat. Open the pork like a book and flatten slightly with your hands. Lay a piece of plastic wrap on top and pound with the flat side of a meat mallet or a skillet until 1/2 inch thick, Put the pork and zucchini in a large bowl. Add 2 TBL olive oil, the lemon zest, cumin, coriander, 1tsp salt, and cayenne, and toss. Let sit 10 min. Meanwhile add the orzo to the boiling water and cook as the label directs. Drain and rinse under cold water. Transfer to a bowl;add tomatoes, parsley, lemon juice, and remaining 1 TBL oil and 1/4 tsp salt and toss. Preheat grill or grill pan to med heat. Grill the pork and zucchini, flipping once, until the pork is cooked through and the zucchini is tender, about 12 minutes for the pork and 14 minutes for the zucchini. Slice the pork on an angle and serve with the zucchini, orzo and lemon wedges.