Za'atar Pork Tenderloin
with arugula and radish salad
Serve this quick, spice-rubbed pork tenderloin with a fresh spring-inspired salad on the side. It's a great combination for transitioning to warmer weather.
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Ingredients
Pork Tenderloin with Za’atar:
- Za'atar - 2 tsp
- Garlic powder - 1 tsp
- Salt - 1 tsp
- Black pepper - 1/2 tsp
- Pork tenderloin - 1 lb
- Oil, cooking - 1 Tbsp
- Stock, any type - 1/4 cup + 1/2 cup
- Foil - for cooking
- Butter - 2 Tbsp
- Almond meal / flour - 2 Tbsp
Radish and Arugula Salad:
- Radishes - 6 , sliced
- Vinegar, balsamic - 1 Tbsp
- Mustard, Dijon - 2 tsp
- Honey - 1 tsp
- Oil, olive - 3 Tbsp
- Arugula - 5 oz
- Almonds, slivered or sliced - 1 oz
Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
Calories
347
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% Daily Value
Total Fat
25g
39%
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Saturated Fat
5g
27%
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Trans Fat
0g
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Cholesterol
64mg
21%
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Sodium
736mg
31%
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Total Carbohydrate
9g
3%
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Dietary Fiber
3g
10%
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Sugars
4g
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Protein
23g
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Prep
- Make za’atar rub - Combine za’atar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
- Radishes - Halve and slice radishes. (Can be done up to 2 days ahead)
- Season pork - Tenderize pork with a fork. Rub seasoning on all sides.
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Make
- Heat oven to 425F / 218C.
- Heat an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add cooking oil and then pork. Sear on all sides for 2 to 3 minutes each, until golden brown.
- Pour first portion of stock into skillet, cover loosely with foil, and bake in the oven for 16 to 20 minutes or until pork reaches 145F / 63C degrees.
- While pork is roasting, in a large bowl, whisk together vinegar, mustard, and honey. Add olive oil while whisking. Top vinaigrette with arugula, radishes, and almonds. Set aside.
- Transfer cooked pork to a cutting board (leave cooking liquid in the skillet) and let rest, covered with foil, for 10 minutes.
- Reduce heat under skillet to medium heat. Add butter and then almond meal / flour to melted butter. Stir until no dry spots remain.
- Add second portion of stock while whisking. Simmer until sauce thickens, ~2 minutes.
- Just before serving, slice pork and toss salad.
- Serve pork with pan sauce spooned over top. Enjoy salad on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
Calories
347
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% Daily Value
Total Fat
25g
39%
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Saturated Fat
5g
27%
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Trans Fat
0g
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Cholesterol
64mg
21%
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Sodium
736mg
31%
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Total Carbohydrate
9g
3%
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Dietary Fiber
3g
10%
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Sugars
4g
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Protein
23g
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