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Healthy Herb-Crusted Pork Tenderloin Recipe Easy Diabetic-Friendly Dinner

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A juicy, tender pork tenderloin with a flavorful herb crust, perfect for diabetic-friendly meals and quick weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 to 1.5 pounds pork tenderloin (450–680 grams)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, leaves stripped and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Trim the pork tenderloin by removing any silver skin or excess fat with a sharp knife. Pat dry with paper towels.
  3. In a small mixing bowl, combine rosemary, thyme, parsley, garlic, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Stir in olive oil until mixture forms a paste.
  4. Brush the pork tenderloin evenly with Dijon mustard, then coat thoroughly with the herb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
  5. Place the pork on a baking sheet or roasting rack. Roast for 20-25 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
  6. Remove pork from oven and tent loosely with aluminum foil. Let rest for 10 minutes.
  7. Slice pork into ½ inch (1.3 cm) thick medallions and serve warm.

Notes

Let the pork rest after roasting to keep it juicy. Use fresh herbs for best flavor; if using dried, reduce quantity by two-thirds. Keep pork at room temperature before cooking for even roasting. Use a meat thermometer for perfect doneness. Avoid overdoing mustard to prevent overpowering flavor.

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