Meal Kit
Greek-Style Pork Tenderloin
With Lemon-Herb Rub, Zucchini, and Bell Pepper Sauté
Prep & Cook Time: 40-50 min.
Spice Level: Mild
Cook Within: 6 days
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Under %{max_calories} caloriesUnder 35g carbs
Watching your calories and carbs, but still want all of the flavors you crave? This Greek-inspired tenderloin boasts juicy medallions slathered in a marinade of garlic and Mediterranean herbs. It’s paired with roasted lemons and a vegetable sauté that will leave you full and proud of your killer chef skills.
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 14 oz. Pork Tenderloin
- 1 Yellow Onion
- 1 Red Bell Pepper
- 1 Zucchini
- 1 Lemon
- 2 oz. Thyme Sprigs
- 3 Garlic Cloves
- 2 Parsley Sprigs
- 2 Oregano Sprigs
- 1 Rosemary Sprigs
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Nutrition (per serving) 4P6lX1OY
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Calories320
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Carbohydrates22g
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Net Carbs18g
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Fat5g
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Protein45g
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Sodium125mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 2 Baking Sheets
- 2 Mixing Bowls
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
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Prepare the Ingredients
Preheat oven to 375 degrees and line 2 baking sheets with foil or use 2 nonstick baking sheets. Thoroughly rinse produce and pat dry. Slice zucchini into thin strips. Halve lemon and zest one half. Remove the membrane (spiny white innards) and seeds of bell pepper, and chop into thin strips. Roughly chop parsley.
Stem rosemary, oregano, and thyme and roughly chop leaves. Finely mince garlic. Peel onion and chop into strips. Rinse the pork tenderloin and pat dry. -
Roast the Vegetables
In a mixing bowl, combine onion, bell pepper, and zucchini with 1 tsp. olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. Spread vegetables with minimal overlap on one prepared baking sheet. Place in oven to roast for 12-15 minutes, or until vegetables are caramelized and tender. Remove from oven and keep warm until ready to serve.
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Rub the Tenderloin
While vegetables are roasting, prepare the tenderloin. In a clean mixing bowl, combine oregano, rosemary, thyme, garlic, juice of half the lemon to taste, 1 tsp. olive oil, a pinch of salt and pepper and half the parsley (reserving remaining for garnish). Add tenderloin and coat completely with the herb mixture.
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Roast the Tenderloin
Place the tenderloin on second prepared baking sheet. Add lemon halves (including the used half) to the baking sheet. Place in oven to roast for 35 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 140 degrees. Remove from oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes before slicing to ensure juiciness. Slice tenderloin into ½" thick pieces.
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Plate the Dish
Add a serving of roasted vegetables to a plate. Arrange 5-6 slices of tenderloin against the vegetables.Garnish with roasted lemon half, lemon zest (if desired), and remaining parsley.
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