Mediterranean Pork Tenderloin with Couscous

Mediterranean Pork Tenderloin with Couscous

I love pork tenderloin. Apparently, the world loves it too since It's found in most cuisines. In the Mediterranean, pair with a couscous salad for a meal that will not disappoint. In addition to being special, it’s super easy.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

Servings servings

Calories 848kcal

Ingredients

Pork Tenderloin

1 teaspoon ground allspice you can make your own with 1/2 cinnamon, 1/4 cloves, and 1/4 nutmeg.
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 large pork tenderloin about 1 1/4 pounds, trimmed
salt and pepper ideally, Kosher, freshly ground
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Couscous

1 cup couscous sub cauliflower couscous for low-carb or paleo meals
1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled
2 cucumbers halved and sliced
1/4 cup fresh dill chopped, can sub with parsley

Instructions

Pork Tenderloin

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Pierce the pork all over with a fork.
Rub meat with the allspice, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large ovenproof nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork and cook, turning, until browned all over, about 5 minutes. Transfer the skillet to the oven. Cook until a thermometer inserted into the center of the pork registers 145 degrees F, about 20 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes.

Couscous

Meanwhile, cook couscous in rice cooker or instant pot, following machine's directions.
Or, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the couscous and cook, stirring, until toasted, 5 minutes. Add 1 3/4 cups water, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low; cover and cook until the liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
Once cool. mix in the feta, cucumbers, herbs, sun-dried tomatoes, lemon juice and the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil; toss.

Combine

Serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

This meal freezes and reheats well.

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