Pork Tenderloin and Sweet Potatoes

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Preparation : 10 min Cooking : 20 min
330 calories/serving

Ingredients

2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1,5 cm pieces 360 g
1 clove garlic, minced
1 pork tenderloin, cut into 2 cm slices 300 g
1 pinch salt [optional] 0.2 g
ground pepper to taste [optional]
1/2 tbsp canola oil 8 mL
1 tsp butter, unsalted 5 g
1 pinch cayenne pepper 0.2 g
3/4 tsp dried oregano 0.4 g
1/3 cup grapefruit juice 85 mL
1/3 cup water 85 mL
4 tsp pine nuts [optional] 10 g
4 tsp fresh mint, chopped 4 g

Before you start

Put a serving dish in the oven at the lowest setting to keep the meat warm while the sweet potatoes cook.

Method

  1. Prepare the vegetables: Cut the sweet potatoes into pieces, about 1,5 cm. Mince the garlic.
  2. Cut each tenderloin crosswise into 2 cm thick slices. Season with salt and pepper. Heat the oil and butter in a pan over medium heat. Add the pork slices then sauté until golden-coloured, about 4 min per side. Take them out of the pan and set aside on a plate, keeping them warm in the oven.
  3. Add the garlic and cayenne pepper to the pan, then cook 1 min with stirring. Add the sweet potatoes and oregano, then sauté 2 min with stirring. Pour in the grapefruit juice and water, then bring to a boil. Lower the heat, cover and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 12 min.
  4. Put the pork slices back into the pan then heat them through, 2-3 min. Sprinkle with pine nuts (optional) and chopped mint, then serve.

Nutrition Facts Table

per 1 serving (290 g)

Amount

% Daily Value

Calories

330

Fat

7 g

10 %

Saturated 2.4 g
+ Trans 0.2 g

13 %

Cholesterol

80 mg

Sodium

110 mg

5 %

Carbohydrate

31 g

10 %

Fibre

5 g

18 %

Sugars

15 g

Net Carbs

26 g

Protein

35 g

Vitamin A

251 %

Vitamin C

71 %

Calcium

6 %

Iron

19 %
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DIABETES Exchange

1 serving of this recipe is equivalent to :
Food Group Exchanges
Starches 1 ½
Fruits ½
Vegetables 0
Meat and Alternatives 4
Fats ½
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89 Reviews (85 with rating only) 78% would make this recipe again
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  • I replaced oregano by rosemary and it turned out great
  • use my large pan with the copper bottom
  • leave under the grill 3 minutes instead of 1 to get a golden crust

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Pork | Main courses/Entrées | High Iron

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scrapmasterpam
december 16, 2019 | I would make this recipe again

We are looking for heart-healthy meals and chose this recommended recipe. There is a problem. My husband and son had second helpings! The only change I made was using fresh orange juice rather than grapefruit.

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january 29, 2014 | I would make this recipe again

Another winner. This was so easy to make, very quick and delicious.

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october 19, 2011

Pretty tasty. Substituted beef for pork.

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