Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Onion Soup Potatoes and Green Beans
Juicy baked pork tenderloin served alongside crispy potatoes roasted in savory onion soup mix and tender canned green beans. A satisfying, protein-packed dinner that comes together easily for busy weeknights.
Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
45 min
Makes
2 servings
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Made by Weslyn + Lila
Weslyn created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
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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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Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
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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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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Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
45 min
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Equipment
Oven · Sheet pan · Mixing bowl · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Prep the vegetables and measure pantry ingredients earlier in the day to shorten cook time.
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- 1Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large rimmed baking sheet with pa…
- 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 (200°C) and…
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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and…
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Scrub 2 medium russet potatoes
Scrub 2 medium russet potatoes, leave the skins on, and cut them into 1-inch (2.5cm) bite-sized cubes.
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Drain and rinse 1 can of green…
Drain and rinse 1 can of green beans thoroughly, then pat them dry with paper towels.
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Toss the potato cubes with olive oil…
In a mixing bowl, toss the potato cubes with olive oil and dry onion soup mix until evenly coated.
Look for: evenly coated
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Spread the potato cubes onto one side…
Spread the potato cubes onto one side of the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
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Pat the pork tenderloin dry with paper…
Pat the pork tenderloin dry with paper towels, then season all sides with olive oil, dry onion soup mix, black pepper, and dried rosemary.
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Place the seasoned pork tenderloin on the…
Place the seasoned pork tenderloin on the middle section of the baking sheet.
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Roast in the preheated oven for 15…
Roast in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
Allow: 15 minutes
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Carefully remove the baking sheet
Carefully remove the baking sheet, add the drained canned green beans to the empty side, toss them gently in the pan juices, and return the sheet to the oven for an additional 7 to 10 minutes, or until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) and the potatoes are golden and tender.
Look for: the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) and the potatoes are golden and tender
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Remove from the oven
Remove from the oven, cover the pork loosely with aluminum foil, and let it rest for 5 minutes.
Allow: 5 minutes
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Slice the pork tenderloin thinly across the…
Slice the pork tenderloin thinly across the grain and divide evenly between two plates alongside the roasted potatoes and warm green beans.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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