Roasted Lemon Pork with Cinnamon Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Name: Roasted Lemon Pork with Cinnamon Sweet Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cooking spray; 1 1-pound pork tenderloin, all visible fat discarded; 1 medium lemon, halved; 1/4 cup finely snipped fresh parsley; 1 1/2 teaspoons bottled minced roasted or plain garlic or 3 medium raw or roasted garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt-free lemon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 large sweet potatoes, halved lengthwise; 2 teaspoons light tub margarine; 1 1/2 teaspoons dark or light brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Servings: persons

Cooking spray
1 1-pound pork tenderloin, all visible fat discarded
1 medium lemon, halved
1/4 cup finely snipped fresh parsley
1 1/2 teaspoons bottled minced roasted or plain garlic or 3 medium raw or roasted garlic cloves, minced
1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt-free lemon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large sweet potatoes, halved lengthwise
2 teaspoons light tub margarine
1 1/2 teaspoons dark or light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

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Preheat the oven to 325F.
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Lightly spray a broiler pan with cooking spray.
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Put the pork in the pan, tucking any thin ends under to cook evenly.
4
Squeeze the lemon over the pork.
5
Sprinkle with the parsley, garlic, lemon pepper, and salt.
6
Using your finger tips, lightly press the seasonings so they adhere to the pork.
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Wrap each potato half individually in aluminum foil.
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Place around the pork.
9
Bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until the pork registers 150F on an instant-read thermometer or is slightly pink in the very center.
10
Transfer the pork to a cutting board.
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(Continue baking the potatoes.)
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Let stand for about 10 minutes before slicing.
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The pork will continue to cook during the standing time, reaching about 160F.
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Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together the margarine, brown sugar, and cinnamon until smooth.
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Slice the pork and arrange on plates.
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Unwrap the potatoes and place beside the pork.
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Top the potatoes with the margarine mixture.
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(Per Serving)
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Calories: 253
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Total Fat: 3.0g
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Saturated: 1.0g
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Trans: 0.0g
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Polyunsaturated: 0.5g
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Monounsaturated: 1.5g
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Cholesterol: 74mg
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Sodium: 300mg
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Carbohydrates: 29g
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Fiber: 5g
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Sugars: 10g
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Protein: 26g
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Dietary Exchanges
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2 Starch
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3 Very Lean Meat

130

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: Cooking spray, 1 1-pound pork tenderloin, all visible fat discarded, 1 medium lemon, halved, 1/4 cup finely snipped fresh parsley, and more.

Yes, Roasted Lemon Pork with Cinnamon Sweet Potatoes 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.

Roasted Lemon Pork with Cinnamon Sweet Potatoes

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