Pork with Quinoa Pilaf
Recipe from Family Circle

Quinoa, a tiny grain that's high in protein, makes a light and fluffy pilaf to serve with the pork tenderloin slices. Chopped apple, dried cranberries, walnuts, and feta cheese round out this satisfying dinner recipe.


Pork with Quinoa Pilaf


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Prep Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Servings: 6 servings
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Ingredients
 
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  • 1-1/2  pounds  pork tenderloinOn Sale
  • 3/4  teaspoon  lemon-pepper seasoningOn Sale
  • 3/4  teaspoon  saltOn Sale
  • 1  tablespoon  oilOn Sale
  • 1  medium-size  red onion, choppedOn Sale
  • 1  medium-size  Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored and dicedOn Sale
  • 1  cup  uncooked quinoaOn Sale
  • 2  cups  chicken brothOn Sale
  • 2  medium-size  carrots, peeled and shreddedOn Sale
  • 3/4  cup  dried cranberriesOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  walnuts, choppedOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  crumbled feta cheeseOn Sale
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Directions
1.
Season pork tenderloin with 1/2 teaspoon of the lemon-pepper seasoning and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt. Heat oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Brown pork 4 minutes, turning until golden. Remove.
2.
In same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Saute onion and apple for 5 minutes or until tender. Add quinoa; cook, stirring, 1 minute to toast. Add broth, carrots, cranberries and remaining 1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning and 1/4 teaspoon salt; mix well.
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Place pork on top of quinoa mixture in skillet. Cover; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low; simmer about 15 minutes until pork registers 150 degrees F on instant-read thermometer, liquid is absorbed and quinoa is tender. Remove pork from skillet; let quinoa mixture sit for 2 minutes. Thinly slice pork. Stir walnuts and feta cheese into quinoa mixture. Place 3/4 cup quinoa pilaf onto each plate; fan sliced pork on top. Serve with steamed green beans, if desired.
Nutrition information
Calories 430, Total Fat 18 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Sodium 594 mg, Carbohydrate 37 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 32 g. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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How to Cook Pork Tenderloin
For lean white meat that's diet friendly and packed with nutrition, it's hard to top pork, especially the tenderloin. Follow this recipe for how to cook pork tenderloin and you'll end up with a dish that melts in your mouth. This method calls for so few ingredients, you might worry that the meat will be bland, but good pork tenderloin needs little more than a sprinkle of salt and a dash of pepper to bring out its naturally sweet flavor.

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