Spice-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin
with roasted cauliflower and squash
Ingredients
- Squash, butternut - 1 lb, cubed
- Cauliflower - 1 lb, chopped
- Ginger, fresh - 1/2 tsp, grated
- Nuts, pecans - 1/3 cup, chopped
- Oil, olive - 1 Tbsp
- Vinegar, red or white wine - 1 tsp
- Cranberries, dried - 1/4 cup
- Garlic powder - 2 tsp
- Cumin - 1 tsp
- Paprika - 1 tsp
- Thyme, dried - 1 tsp
- Salt - 1 tsp
- Black pepper - 1/2 tsp
- Pork tenderloin - 1 1/2 lbs
- Oil, cooking - 1 Tbsp
- Stock, any type - 3/4 cup
- Foil - for roasting
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Prep
- Make spice rub - Combine garlic powder, cumin, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
- Squash / Cauliflower / Ginger / Pecans - Prep as directed. Combine squash and cauliflower. Store ginger and pecans in their own containers. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
- Pork tenderloin - Rub pork on all sides with spice rub and tenderize with a fork. (Can be done up to 1 day ahead)
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Make
- Heat oven to 425F / 218C.
- Spread squash and cauliflower out on a sheet pan in a single layer (use two sheet pans if needed to prevent overcrowding). Toss with olive oil, vinegar, and ginger. Season with some salt and pepper.
- Roast vegetables, flipping with a spatula halfway through cooking, until tender, 30 to 35 minutes.
- Once vegetables are roasting, heat a skillet over medium heat. Add pecans and toast in the dry skillet, stirring constantly, 2 to 3 minutes. Set pecans aside and return skillet to heat.
- To skillet, add cooking oil and then pork to heated oil. Sear on both sides for 2 to 3 minutes each, until golden brown.
- Pour stock around pork, cover loosely with foil, and bake in the oven for 14 to 16 minutes or until pork reaches 145F / 63C degrees.
- Transfer pork to a cutting board and cover to keep warm. Let rest for 10 minutes. (Reserve any cooking liquid in the skillet.)
- When vegetables are done roasting, remove from oven and toss with cranberries and toasted pecans.
- Slice pork and serve with cooking liquid over top. Enjoy with vegetables on the side.
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Reviews
Ratings
35 reviews
I loved it! My husband is quite picky, so we didn’t put feta on the squash mix, but he liked it quite a bit.
0 HelpfulLoved this vegetarian bowl. Was kind of sad to see the cranberries and pecans from the original did not make an appearance, would be a good addition. Also more dressing. Kids and dad alike enjoyed.
0 HelpfulYummy! I would add more butternut squash and fewer chickpeas. I would also double the vinaigrette. And I added green onions on top. Delicious!
0 HelpfulWas surprised at how well received this was! This is a new favourite. Even the kids enjoyed it. Glad we used the meat thermometer as I would have overcooked it. Remember to separate a bit of the veggies before adding nuts so it can go to daycare.
0 HelpfulDelicious, good as leftovers even without the egg. Added green onion and herbs on top for some color.
0 HelpfulI used an in-oven meat thermometer and would roast it next time to 143* since the meat continues to cook after removing it from the oven. It was a little bit overdone. I did not care for the roasted vegetables. They smelled really good but lacked the flavor that the aroma promised. I think yams would be a good sub for the squash for a hint of sweetness and perhaps 1/3 C cranberries. The meat was delicious and flavorful.
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