Savory Grilled Pork Tenderloins with Herbed Vegetables

Name: Savory Grilled Pork Tenderloins with Herbed Vegetables
Prep time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons onion powder; 2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves; 1 teaspoon garlic salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 2 to 2 1/4 lb pork tenderloins; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 large red bell peppers, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 16 medium green onions, diagonally sliced (1 cup); 2 medium bulbs fennel, cored, thinly sliced; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves; 1/4 teaspoon salt

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Prep 45 min
Total 45 min
Ingredients 11
Servings 8

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Treat your family with this grilled pork with herbed vegetables - perfect for dinner.

by Qué Rica Vida Cocina

Updated Jun 13, 2011

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Ingredients

2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 to 2 1/4 lb pork tenderloins
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 large red bell peppers, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
16 medium green onions, diagonally sliced (1 cup)
2 medium bulbs fennel, cored, thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

1

Heat gas or charcoal grill. In small bowl, mix onion powder, 2 teaspoons thyme, the garlic salt and pepper. Sprinkle thyme mixture on all sides of tenderloins. Immediately place on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 15 to 20 minutes, turning 3 times, until meat thermometer inserted in center reads 160°F.
2

Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot. Cook remaining ingredients in oil 4 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are tender.
3

To serve, cut tenderloins into slices. Spoon vegetable mixture over slices.

Expert Tips

tip 1
A hearty meal for eight in under an hour? This almost-effortless recipe saves the day!
tip 2
If you're having trouble getting the thyme mixture to stick to the tenderloin, rub a little olive oil on it.
tip 3
If you can't find fennel bulbs, which have a wonderful subtle anise flavor, substitute onion wedges.
tip 4
Broiling Directions: Season tenderloins as directed above. Broil 4 to 6 inches from heat 8 to 13 minutes, turning once, until tender. Make vegetables and serve as directed above.

Nutrition Information

210 Calories, 8g Total Fat, 27g Protein, 8g Total Carbohydrate, 3g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 210

Calories from Fat: 70

Total Fat: 8g; 12%

Saturated Fat: 2g; 10%

Trans Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 70mg; 24%

Sodium: 280mg; 12%

Potassium: 770mg; 22%

Total Carbohydrate: 8g; 3%

Dietary Fiber: 3g; 13%

Sugars: 3g

Protein: 27g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 30%; 30%

Vitamin C: 70%; 70%

Calcium: 6%; 6%

Iron: 15%; 15%

Exchanges:

0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 1/2 Vegetable; 3 1/2 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choice

1/2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Treat your family with this grilled pork with herbed vegetables - perfect for dinner.