PORK WITH APPLES AND SWEET POTATOES

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Here's a meal-in-one that is quick, delicious and nutritious. The tenderloin is rubbed with a few simple seasonings...and baked apples and sweet potatoes around the dinner perfectly. -Linda Lacek of Winter Park, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4-1/2 cups cubed peeled sweet potatoes (about 1-1/2 pounds)
4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
2 pork tenderloins (3/4 pound each)
4 large tart apples, peeled

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the salt, cinnamon, cardamom and pepper. Place sweet potatoes in a large bowl. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon spice mixture and 3 teaspoons oil; toss to coat. , Arrange potatoes in a single layer in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 10 minutes., Rub the remaining oil over pork; rub with remaining spice mixture. Place over the sweet potatoes. Bake for 15 minutes. , Cut each apple into eight wedges. turn pork; arrange apples around meat. Bake 15 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 160°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 452mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges