Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Sweet Potato and Broccoli
Juicy roasted pork tenderloin served alongside caramelized sweet potatoes and crisp-tender broccoli floret roasted together on a single tray.
Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min
Makes
5 servings
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Made by April + Lila
April 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
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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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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Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
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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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Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min
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Equipment
Oven · Sheet pan · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Prep the vegetables and measure pantry ingredients earlier in the day to shorten cook time.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large sheet pan with parchment 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 sheet pan with parchment paper.
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Cut the sweet potato into 3/4-inch (2cm)…
Cut the sweet potato into 3/4-inch (2cm) cubes and trim the broccoli floret into uniform pieces so they roast evenly.
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Slice the red onion into thin wedges
Slice the red onion into thin wedges.
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Place the pork tenderloin in the center…
Place the pork tenderloin in the center of the sheet pan and arrange the sweet potato, broccoli floret, and red onion around it.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Drizzle olive oil evenly over the pork…
Drizzle olive oil evenly over the pork and vegetables, then sprinkle with garlic powder, dried rosemary, salt, and black pepper.
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Toss the vegetables gently on the pan…
Toss the vegetables gently on the pan to coat them in the oil and spices.
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Roast in the oven for 22 to…
Roast in the oven for 22 to 25 minutes, until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) on a meat thermometer and the sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
Look for: the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) on a meat thermometer and the sweet potatoes are fork-tender
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Transfer the pork tenderloin to a cutting…
Transfer the pork tenderloin to a cutting board and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Allow: 5 minutes
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Divide the sliced pork and roasted vegetables…
Divide the sliced pork and roasted vegetables evenly onto 5 plates and serve warm.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Store any leftovers in an airtight container…
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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