Autumn Pork Loin with Roasted Apples and Sweet Potato
Juicy roasted pork loin tenderly seasoned with rosemary and thyme, served alongside caramelized apples and roasted sweet potato. A fiber-rich, protein-packed fall plate.
Prep
10 min
Cook
22 min
Total
32 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Bambi + Lila
Bambi 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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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.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
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.
Notice: comfort + portion
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.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Comfort before bed
Finish the evening satisfied, not stuffed
A well-portioned evening meal can help you avoid going to bed hungry. Notice which timing and portion feel most comfortable for you.
Notice: dinner timing + comfort
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
22 min
Total
32 min
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Equipment
Oven · Sheet pan · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Extra sweet potatoes can be pre-chopped ahead of time for fast weekday meal prep.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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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 baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Cut 1 medium sweet potato (approx
Cut 1 medium sweet potato (approx. 5oz or 140g) into 1/2-inch (1.2cm) cubes, and chop 1/2 small apple into bite-sized wedges.
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Toss the sweet potato cubes and apple…
In a bowl, toss the sweet potato cubes and apple wedges with 1 tsp olive oil, a pinch of salt, and 1/4 tsp dried thyme.
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Spread the sweet potato and apple pieces…
Spread the sweet potato and apple pieces evenly on one side of the baking sheet.
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Pat 5oz (140g) of pork loin chop…
Pat 5oz (140g) of pork loin chop dry with a paper towel. Rub with 1 tsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp dried rosemary, salt, and black pepper.
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Place the pork chop on the other…
Place the pork chop on the other side of the baking sheet.
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Roast in the preheated oven for 20…
Roast in the preheated oven for 20 to 22 minutes, or until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) and the sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
Look for: the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) and the sweet potatoes are fork-tender
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Transfer the pork to a cutting board…
Transfer the pork to a cutting board and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Allow: 5 minutes
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Serve the sliced pork alongside the warm…
Serve the sliced pork alongside the warm roasted apples and sweet potatoes.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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