Yields4 ServingsPrep Time15 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time35 mins
1 ¼lbsSmithfield Prime fresh pork tenderloin, fat trimmed
1tbspolive oil
¼cupraw pepitas
2garlic cloves
¼small onion, coarsely chopped
½cupless-sodium chicken broth
3tbspfresh cilantro leaves
½tspground cumin
1
Preheat oven to 400°. Sprinkle pork with ½ teaspoon each kosher salt and pepper. Place roasting pan over medium-high heat; add 2½ teaspoons oil and pork. Cook 5 minutes, turning to brown all sides.
2
Place pan with pork in oven: roast 20 minutes or until internal temperature of pork reaches 145°. Transfer pork to cutting board; loosely cover with foil. Let stand 15 minutes before slicing.
3
In large skillet, toast pepitas over medium heat 5 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring frequently; transfer to plate to cool.
4
In food processor, purée garlic, onion, broth, pepitas, cilantro, cumin, remaining ½ teaspoon oil and ¼ teaspoon kosher salt. Slice pork and serve with pesto.
Make it a meal: Serve with sliced whole grain baguette and a side salad of shaved asparagus with a lemon vinaigrette sprinkled with shredded Parmesan cheese, chopped pistachios and chopped fresh chives.
Ingredients
1 ¼lbsSmithfield Prime fresh pork tenderloin, fat trimmed
1tbspolive oil
¼cupraw pepitas
2garlic cloves
¼small onion, coarsely chopped
½cupless-sodium chicken broth
3tbspfresh cilantro leaves
½tspground cumin
Directions
1
Preheat oven to 400°. Sprinkle pork with ½ teaspoon each kosher salt and pepper. Place roasting pan over medium-high heat; add 2½ teaspoons oil and pork. Cook 5 minutes, turning to brown all sides.
2
Place pan with pork in oven: roast 20 minutes or until internal temperature of pork reaches 145°. Transfer pork to cutting board; loosely cover with foil. Let stand 15 minutes before slicing.
3
In large skillet, toast pepitas over medium heat 5 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring frequently; transfer to plate to cool.
4
In food processor, purée garlic, onion, broth, pepitas, cilantro, cumin, remaining ½ teaspoon oil and ¼ teaspoon kosher salt. Slice pork and serve with pesto.
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
