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Pork Tenderloin and Brown Rice
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14 INGREDIENTS • 13 STEPS • 1HR

Pork Tenderloin and Brown Rice

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A recipe by Bicycling Magazine: "Craving Chinese take-out? Now you can make a healthier version at home in about the same amount of time it would take to get delivery. Don’t worry about missing out on all the rich flavors you love at your neighborhood restaurant—this dish has it all."
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A recipe by Bicycling Magazine: "Craving Chinese take-out? Now you can make a healthier version at home in about the same amount of time it would take to get delivery. Don’t worry about missing out on all the rich flavors you love at your neighborhood restaurant—this dish has it all."
1HR
Total Time
$3.48
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
2
US / Metric
Brown Rice
2/3 cup
Brown Rice
Red Bell Pepper
1/2
Red Bell Pepper
Red Cooking Wine
1/2 cup
Red Cooking Wine
Dijon Mustard
1 pckg
Dijon Mustard
Onion
1/2
Small Onion
Crushed Tomatoes
1 can
Crushed Tomatoes
Fresh Cilantro
1/2 cup
Fresh Cilantro
Dried Oregano
1/2 tsp
Dried Oregano
Pork Tenderloin
8 oz
Pork Tenderloin
Garlic
1 clove
Garlic
Cayenne Pepper
1/4 tsp
Cayenne Pepper
Salt
1/2 tsp
Salt
Ground Black Pepper
1/2 tsp
Ground Black Pepper
Olive Oil
2 Tbsp
Olive Oil
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
809
Fat
17.1 g
Protein
29.4 g
Carbs
69.1 g
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step 1
In a small saucepan over medium high heat, bring one cup of water to a boil. Add Brown Rice (2/3 cup) and reduce heat to medium. Simmer gently for 15 minutes until all the water has been absorbed. Cover and set aside.
step 2
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
step 3
Mince the Garlic (1 clove) and place into a small bowl.
step 4
Peel the Onion (1/2). Cut the onion and Red Bell Pepper (1/2) into quarter inch diced pieces. Add to the bowl with the garlic.
step 4 Peel the Onion (1/2). Cut the onion and Red Bell Pepper (1/2) into quarter inch diced pieces. Add to the bowl with the garlic.
step 5
Remove leaves from Fresh Cilantro (1/2 cup) and discard stems. Keep leaves whole and set aside.
step 6
Pat the Pork Tenderloin (8 oz) dry with paper towels. Season with Salt (1/4 tsp) and Ground Black Pepper (1/4 tsp). In a large saute pan over medium high heat, add Olive Oil (1 Tbsp) and sear pork on all sides until deeply caramelized, two minutes on each side.
step 6 Pat the Pork Tenderloin (8 oz) dry with paper towels. Season with Salt (1/4 tsp) and Ground Black Pepper (1/4 tsp). In a large saute pan over medium high heat, add Olive Oil (1 Tbsp) and sear pork on all sides until deeply caramelized, two minutes on each side.
step 7
Remove pork from pan. Then heat Olive Oil (1 Tbsp) in the same pan over medium high heat. When hot, add the onion, red bell pepper, and garlic. Saute for three minutes until translucent.
step 8
Add the Red Cooking Wine (1/2 cup), and continue to cook for five minutes.
step 9
Add the Crushed Tomatoes (1 can), Dijon Mustard (1 pckg), Dried Oregano (1/2 tsp), Cayenne Pepper (1/4 tsp), Salt (1/4 tsp), and Ground Black Pepper (1/4 tsp). Bring to a simmer.
step 9 Add the Crushed Tomatoes (1 can), Dijon Mustard (1 pckg), Dried Oregano (1/2 tsp), Cayenne Pepper (1/4 tsp), Salt (1/4 tsp), and Ground Black Pepper (1/4 tsp). Bring to a simmer.
step 10
Return pork to the pan with the crushed tomato mixture and braise in the oven for thirteen minutes or until desired doneness, and set aside. Remove pork from pan and slice into half inch slices, then keep warm.
step 10 Return pork to the pan with the crushed tomato mixture and braise in the oven for thirteen minutes or until desired doneness, and set aside. Remove pork from pan and slice into half inch slices, then keep warm.
step 11
Gently fold the brown rice into the tomato mixture and hold.
step 11 Gently fold the brown rice into the tomato mixture and hold.
step 12
In the center of two plates, scoop a portion of the colorful rice. Top with the pork tenderloin slices. Garnish with cilantro leaves.
step 12 In the center of two plates, scoop a portion of the colorful rice. Top with the pork tenderloin slices. Garnish with cilantro leaves.
step 13
Serve and enjoy!
step 13 Serve and enjoy!
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Dairy-Free
Budget-Friendly
Gluten-Free
Lunch
Shellfish-Free
Dinner
Meals for Two
Pork
Rice
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