Roasted Pork Tenderloin With Apple and Sweet Potato
A comforting, sweet and savory sheet pan meal featuring juicy pork tenderloin, roasted apples, and tender sweet potatoes. Served over fresh arugula for a peppery, vibrant finish.
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Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthLow energy
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Before you start
Your 45-minute game plan
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Equipment
Oven · Sheet pan · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
If you are meal-prepping this for lunch, store the arugula in a separate container so it doesn't wilt when you reheat the pork and vegetables.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Next: Preheat your oven to 400°F
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Preheat your oven to 400°F
Preheat your oven to 400°F.
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Dice the sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes
Dice the sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes. Toss them on a large baking sheet with a drizzle of olive oil, a pinch of salt, and a sprinkle of ground cinnamon. Roast in the oven for 10 minutes.
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While the potatoes roast
While the potatoes roast, rub the pork tenderloin with a little olive oil, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Core and thickly slice the apples.
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Remove the baking sheet from the oven
Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Push the partially cooked sweet potatoes to the edges and place the seasoned pork tenderloin in the center. Scatter the sliced apples around the pork.
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Return the sheet to the oven and…
Return the sheet to the oven and roast for another 15 to 20 minutes. The pork is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F, leaving a safe, slightly pink, and very juicy center.
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Transfer the pork to a cutting board…
Transfer the pork to a cutting board and let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing.
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Divide the fresh arugula among four plates
Divide the fresh arugula among four plates. Top with the sliced pork, warm roasted apples, and sweet potatoes.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
Pork tenderloin is a very lean…
Pork tenderloin is a very lean cut of meat, which makes it prone to drying out. Using a meat thermometer is the best way to ensure it stays tender and juicy.
If you are meal-prepping this for…
If you are meal-prepping this for lunch, store the arugula in a separate container so it doesn't wilt when you reheat the pork and vegetables.
Keep the apple slices thick so…
Keep the apple slices thick so they hold their shape and don't turn into applesauce on the baking sheet.
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