Pork Tenderloin With Cilantro-Lime Pesto

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Servings: 6 Difficulty: Intermediate
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This Mexican main features Garlic; minced 2 tablespoon Lime juice, Ginger; minced 2 tablespoon Olive oil, Green onions; minced 1 1/2 lb Pork tenderloin, Cilantro; minced 1/2 c Hot pepper cheese; grated, Jalapeno; minced 1/4 c Pine nuts; toasted. It delivers rich, cheesy flavor, hearty, protein-packed satisfaction. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.

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Pork Tenderloin With Cilantro-Lime Pesto

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6 Calories: 13.5

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This Mexican main features Garlic; minced 2 tablespoon Lime juice, Ginger; minced 2 tablespoon Olive oil, Green onions; minced 1 1/2 lb Pork tenderloin, Cilantro; minced 1/2 c Hot pepper cheese; grated, Jalapeno; minced 1/4 c Pine nuts; toasted. It delivers rich, cheesy flavor, hearty, protein-packed satisfaction. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. For the pesto: Combine first seven ingredients in a food processor or blender and puree.
  2. Slowly add olive oil until the mixture thickens.
  3. Assembly: Cut tenderloin in half lengthwise and lay out flat.
  4. Spread half of pesto mixture over tenderloin and
  5. sprinkle grated cheese and pine nuts over the pesto.
  6. Reform tenderloin and tie to secure.
  7. Spread remaining pesto over tenderloin and refrigerate several hours or overnight.
  8. Place tenderloin on a rack and bake in preheated 400F (204&# 194;°C) oven until firm, 30 to 40 minutes.
  9. It should reach an internal temperature of 155F.
  10. Remove from oven.
  11. Cover and allow to rest for 10 minutes, reserving all juices.
  12. Slice and serve with reserved juices

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 13.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.1g1%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 1.4mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 3.1g2%
Dietary Fiber 0.5g2%
Sugars 0.7g
Protein 0.5g1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: baking, blending, cheese, cilantro, cilantrolime, freshly, garlic, ginger, grated, green, ground, hot, jalapeno, juice, lime, main, mexican, minced, nuts, oil
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