Chocolate-Glazed Pork Tenderloin With Couscous Recipe

Name: Chocolate-Glazed Pork Tenderloin With Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons canola oil; 1 1/2 lbs pork tenderloin; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 cup fat-free low-sodium chicken broth, divided; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 orange, juice of; 1/2 ounce bittersweet chocolate; 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables, of your choice; 1 cup couscous, uncooked

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons canola oil
1 1/2 lbs pork tenderloin
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup fat-free low-sodium chicken broth, divided
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 orange, juice of
1/2 ounce bittersweet chocolate
1 cup frozen mixed vegetables, of your choice
1 cup couscous, uncooked

1
Preheat oven to 400 Fahrenheit.
2
Heat a large nonstick frying pan. Add canola oil. Season pork tenderloin with salt and pepper and place in pan. Cook 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Remove pork and place in an ovenproof baking dish.
3
Combine 1/2 cup of the chicken broth, garlic powder, cumin, orange juice and chocolate in a small saucepan. Simmer on low until chocolate melts. Continue to simmer until glaze thickens slightly - about 5 minutes.
4
Using a pastry brush, brush glaze onto pork, place in oven and cook 4 minutes. Remove from oven, brush with additonal glaze and return to oven for 4 additional minutes. Repeat once more. (Pork is done when a meat thermometer inserted in the thickest part regiters 160F.) Remove pork from oven, reglaze and allow to sit for 2-3 minutes.
5
Meanwhile, heat remaining chicken broth and frozen veggies in a large microwave-safe bowl on high for 1 1/2 minutes. Remove bowl and add coucous. Mix gently once and cover tightly with plastic wrap. Set aside for 3 minutes.
6
To serve, slice pork into 12 even pieces. Divide couscous mixture among 4 dinner plates and place 3 pieces of pork on each plate.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons canola oil, 1 1/2 lbs pork tenderloin, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and more.

Yes, Chocolate-Glazed Pork Tenderloin With Couscous falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chocolate-Glazed Pork Tenderloin With Couscous

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