Pork Tenderloin with Plum Salsa
This sweet and zesty salsa is served warm over the pork for a low-calorie meal.
Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
4 servings
Ingredients
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1 12-ounce pork tenderloin
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2 teaspoons olive oil
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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3 fresh plums, pitted and coarsely chopped (1-1/2 cups)
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3 tablespoons orange juice
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1 tablespoon sugar
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1 whole pickled or fresh jalapeno chile pepper, seeded
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1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
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1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
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Fresh oregano sprigs (optional)
Directions
1.
Brush tenderloin with oil. Rub salt and garlic onto meat. Place meat on rack in a shallow roasting pan. Roast in a 425 degree F oven for 25 to 35 minutes or until internal temperature registers 160 degree F on an instant-read meat thermometer.
2.
Meanwhile, for salsa, in a food processor bowl combine plums, orange juice, sugar, jalapeno pepper, lemon juice, and ginger. Process with on/off turns until chopped. Transfer to a small saucepan. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat until heated through.
3.
To serve, slice meat. Serve with warm salsa. If desired, garnish with oregano. Makes 4 servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 166, Total Fat 5 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Monounsaturated Fat 3 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 227 mg, Carbohydrate 11 g, Total Sugar 7 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 18 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 21%, Calcium 1%, Iron 6%. Exchanges: Fruit .5, Medium-Fat Meat 2.5.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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