Pesto Stuffed Pork Tenderloin Recipe

Name: Pesto Stuffed Pork Tenderloin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup walnuts, halves and pieces; 1/2 cup cilantro; 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 lbs pork loin or 1 1/2 lbs tenderloin; 6 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 6 slices; 3/4 cup yellow cherry tomato, halved; 3/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 6 teaspoons chopped cilantro; ½ teaspoons walnuts, halves and piece coarsely chopped; ½ teaspoons olive oil; 6 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

Servings: persons

1 cup walnuts, halves and pieces
1/2 cup cilantro
1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 lbs pork loin or 1 1/2 lbs tenderloin
6 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 6 slices
3/4 cup yellow cherry tomato, halved
3/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
6 teaspoons chopped cilantro
½ teaspoons walnuts, halves and piece coarsely chopped
½ teaspoons olive oil
6 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

1
Preheat oven to 375u00b0F.
2
Place walnuts, cilantro, Parmesan cheese, oil and salt in the bowl of a food processor and puree until smooth (about 1-2 minutes) to make the pesto.
3
Butterfly pork and pound until 1/4-inch thick. Spread cilantro pesto onto pork loin and roll up. Tie with butcher twine to hold it closed.
4
Sear pork in a hot skillet on all sides then place in a baking dish and bake for 30 minutes or until pork reaches an internal temperature of 145u00b0F Let rest 10 minutes.
5
Meanwhile, place 1 slice of mozzarella, topped with 1/4 cup mixed tomatoes, 1 tablespoons cilantro, 2 teaspoons nuts, 2 teaspoons oil, and 1 teaspoons vinegar on each of 6 plates.
6
After allowing pork to rest for 10 minutes, cut into slices. Place sliced pork onto each plate.
7
Note: Basil may be substituted for cilantro, if desired.
8
Tip: To butterfly pork tenderloin, place the tenderloin on a cutting board. Place your knife parallel to the board and carefully cut the meat lengthwise making sure not to cut all the way through. Remove the knife and open the meat.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup walnuts, halves and pieces, 1/2 cup cilantro, 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup olive oil, and more.

Yes, Pesto Stuffed Pork Tenderloin falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Pesto Stuffed Pork Tenderloin

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