Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Onion Soup Potatoes & Green Beans
Juicy baked pork tenderloin served alongside crispy potatoes roasted in savory onion soup mix and fresh roasted green beans. A high-protein dinner packed with fiber and nutrients to support energy and recovery.
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
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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 (about 300g…
Scrub 2 medium russet potatoes (about 300g total), leave skins on, and cut them into 1-inch (2.5cm) bite-sized cubes.
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Trim 200g of fresh green beans
Trim 200g of fresh green beans.
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Toss the potato cubes with 1 tbsp…
In a bowl, toss the potato cubes with 1 tbsp (15ml) olive oil and 1 tbsp (7g) dry onion soup mix until evenly coated.
Look for: evenly coated
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Toss the green beans with 1 tsp…
In a separate small bowl, toss the green beans with 1 tsp (5ml) olive oil and a pinch of black pepper.
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Spread the potatoes on one section of…
Spread the potatoes on one section of the prepared baking sheet and the green beans on another section in a single layer.
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Pat a 300g pork tenderloin dry with…
Pat a 300g pork tenderloin dry with paper towels, then rub with 1 tsp (5ml) olive oil, 1 tbsp (7g) onion soup mix, 0.25 tsp black pepper, and 0.5 tsp dried rosemary.
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Place the seasoned pork tenderloin on the…
Place the seasoned pork tenderloin on the remaining space of the baking sheet.
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Roast in the preheated oven for 20…
Roast in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) and the potatoes and green beans are tender and lightly charred.
Look for: the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) and the potatoes and green beans are tender and lightly charred
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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 to 10 minutes.
Allow: 5 to 10 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 green beans.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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