PORK MEDALLIONS WITH PEARS
"Both healthful and hearty, these pork tenderloin medallions are finished with a sweet and tangy pear sauce." from Good Housekeeping, February 2012 Brown rice may be substituted for the quinoa
Provided by Karen in MA
Categories Pork
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Prepare quinoa as label directs.
- Press pork with palm of hand to flatten. Sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.
- In 12-inch skillet, heat oil on medium-high. Add pork; cook 5 to 6 minutes or until browned on both sides, turning over once. Transfer to plate.
- Reduce heat to medium. To same skillet, add fennel seeds; cook 30 seconds, stirring.
- Add green onions, 1/3 cup water, and garlic; cook 1 minute, stirring. Add pears, lemon juice, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; cook 2 minutes or until pears begin to soften, stirring occasionally.
- Return pork to pan, along with any juices. Cook 3 to 6 minutes or until pork is slightly pink in center (145F).
- Serve pork with quinoa; top with pear mixture. Garnish with additional green onion, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 432.3, Fat 10.4, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 73.7, Sodium 66.4, Carbohydrate 55.9, Fiber 9.1, Sugar 17.1, Protein 30.6
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