Sheet Pan Pork Tenderloin with Delicata Squash & Broccoli
Juicy pork tenderloin roasted alongside sweet delicata squash and tender broccoli florets for an effortless one-pan dinner.
Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Megan + Lila
Megan 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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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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Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min
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Equipment
Oven · Sheet pan · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Leftovers store well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Do these three things first
- 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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Wash the delicata squash thoroughly
Wash the delicata squash thoroughly, trim off both ends, cut it in half lengthwise, spoon out the seeds, and slice into 0.5 inch (1.3cm) half-moons.
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Cut the broccoli into bite-sized florets
Cut the broccoli into bite-sized florets.
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Place the pork tenderloin in the center…
Place the pork tenderloin in the center of the baking sheet, and arrange the sliced delicata squash and broccoli florets around it in a single layer.
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, squash, and broccoli, then sprinkle with salt and black pepper, tossing the vegetables gently to coat.
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Roast in the preheated oven for 20…
Roast in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the thickest part of the pork tenderloin reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) and the vegetables are fork-tender with light golden edges.
Look for: the thickest part of the pork tenderloin reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) and the vegetables are fork-tender with light golden edges
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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 tenderloin
Divide the sliced pork tenderloin, roasted delicata squash, and broccoli onto a plate and serve immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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