Enjoy a taste of Fall with this Pork Tenderloin with Pumpkin Seed Pesto.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb. pork tenderloin
- 3/4 tsp. salt, divided
- 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
- 3 tsp. Pompeian extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1/4 onion, coarsely chopped
- 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds, roasted, salted and shelled
- 1 garlic clove, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 tsp. Schnucks ground cumin
- 3 tbsp. fresh cilantro leaves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Sprinkle pork with 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork to skillet; cook 4-5 minutes, turning frequently to brown all sides.
- Place skillet with pork in oven; roast 15-17 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 145°F. Transfer pork to cutting board; loosely cover with aluminum foil. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.
- Meanwhile, in food processor with knife blade attached, purée onion, pumpkin seeds, garlic, cumin, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 2 teaspoons oil. Add cilantro; pulse until coarsely chopped.
- Slice pork into 1" thick slices and serve with pesto.
Nutrition Facts
227 CALORIES Per Serving
FAT: 10G
SATURATED FAT: 2G
CHOLESTEROL: 88MG
SODIUM: 509MG
CARBOHYDRATES: 2G
FIBER: 1G
SUGAR: 0G
PROTEIN: 31G
Actual nutritional values may vary depending on specific ingredients used and/or modifications to the recipe.
