Pork Tenderloin With Cilantro-Lime Pesto Recipe

Name: Pork Tenderloin With Cilantro-Lime Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds pork tenderloin; 1 tablespoon garlic minced; 2 tablespoons fresh ginger root minced; 1/4 cup green onions minced; 1 tablespoon cilantro minced; 1 teaspoon jalapeno chiles minced; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 cup cheese jalapeno, grated; 1/4 cup pine nuts toasted

Servings: persons

1 1/2 pounds pork tenderloin
1 tablespoon garlic minced
2 tablespoons fresh ginger root minced
1/4 cup green onions minced
1 tablespoon cilantro minced
1 teaspoon jalapeno chiles minced
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup cheese jalapeno, grated
1/4 cup pine nuts toasted

1
Cut tenderloin lengthwise almost in half. Lay out flat. Chill. Combine next seven ingredients in food processor, puree. Add olive oil slowly until mixture thickens. Spread half of mixture over tenderloin. Spread grated cheese over pesto. Reform tenderloin and tie to secure. Spread remaining pesto over tenderloin. Chill for several hours.
2
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place tenderloin on a rack in a shallow baking pan and roast 20 minutes until internal temperature on a thermometer reads 145 degrees F. Remove from oven, cover and keep warm. Let rest for 10 minutes; reserving all juices.
3
Remove string from tenderloin, cut into eight slices. Arrange on plates. Pour any warm juices over slice. Sprinkle with toasted pine nuts to serve.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 pounds pork tenderloin, 1 tablespoon garlic minced, 2 tablespoons fresh ginger root minced, 1/4 cup green onions minced, and more.

Yes, Pork Tenderloin With Cilantro-Lime Pesto 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.

Pork Tenderloin With Cilantro-Lime Pesto

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