PORK TENDERLOIN WITH RED PEPPER SAUCE

Pork Tenderloin with Red Pepper Sauce image

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pork tenderloins (1 pound each)
1/2 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup finely chopped fresh spinach
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 package (12.3 ounces) silken firm tofu
1 cup roasted sweet red peppers, drained and finely chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons grated Romano cheese

Steps:

Cut a lengthwise slit down the center of each tenderloin to within 1/2 in. of bottom. Open tenderloins so they lie flat; cover with plastic wrap. Flatten to 1/2 in. thickness. Remove plastic; set tenderloins aside., In a nonstick skillet, saute sweet red pepper, onion and garlic in oil until tender; add spinach and cook 2 minutes longer. Spread over tenderloins; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roll up; tie several times with kitchen string and secure ends with toothpicks., Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 45-60 minutes or until thermometer reads 160°. Transfer to a warm serving platter. Let stand for 5-10 minutes before slicing., Meanwhile, combine the tofu, roasted red peppers, parsley and cheese in a food processor or blender; cover and process until smooth. Transfer to a saucepan; heat through (do not boil). Serve with tenderloin.

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