ROASTED LEMON PORK WITH CINNAMON SWEET POTATOES

Roasted Lemon Pork with Cinnamon Sweet Potatoes image

Yield serves 4, 3 ounces pork and 1/2 sweet potato per serving

Number Of Ingredients 11

Cooking spray
1 1-pound pork tenderloin, all visible fat discarded
1 medium lemon, halved
1/4 cup finely snipped fresh parsley
1 1/2 teaspoons bottled minced roasted or plain garlic or 3 medium raw or roasted garlic cloves, minced
1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt-free lemon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large sweet potatoes, halved lengthwise
2 teaspoons light tub margarine
1 1/2 teaspoons dark or light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 325°F. Lightly spray a broiler pan with cooking spray.
Put the pork in the pan, tucking any thin ends under to cook evenly. Squeeze the lemon over the pork. Sprinkle with the parsley, garlic, lemon pepper, and salt. Using your finger tips, lightly press the seasonings so they adhere to the pork.
Wrap each potato half individually in aluminum foil. Place around the pork.
Bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until the pork registers 150°F on an instant-read thermometer or is slightly pink in the very center. Transfer the pork to a cutting board. (Continue baking the potatoes.) Let stand for about 10 minutes before slicing. The pork will continue to cook during the standing time, reaching about 160°F.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together the margarine, brown sugar, and cinnamon until smooth.
Slice the pork and arrange on plates. Unwrap the potatoes and place beside the pork. Top the potatoes with the margarine mixture.
nutrition information
(Per Serving)
Calories: 253
Total Fat: 3.0g
Saturated: 1.0g
Trans: 0.0g
Polyunsaturated: 0.5g
Monounsaturated: 1.5g
Cholesterol: 74mg
Sodium: 300mg
Carbohydrates: 29g
Fiber: 5g
Sugars: 10g
Protein: 26g
Dietary Exchanges
2 Starch
3 Very Lean Meat