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.
Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
45 min
Makes
4 servings
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
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More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
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Setup
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Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
45 min
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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
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Instructions
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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.
Allow: 10 minutes
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Rub the pork tenderloin with a little…
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.
Allow: 15 to 20 minutes
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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.
Allow: 5 to 10 minutes
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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.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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