There are some really weird looking foods in this world and pork tenderloin is definitely on the top of that list. It’s really, really weird to look at, especially when raw. My daughter saw the one I had for this recipe sitting in the marinade and she asked “is that a worm?” And she was totally serious. I don’t blame her though, it always reminds me of something out of an X-Files episode.
There are a lot of different ways to cook pork tenderloin and plenty of easy pork tenderloin recipes can be found on Pinterest. You can cook it in a slow cooker, in the oven, even Sous Vide. If you are cooking it in the oven, you can sear it on the stove top first, then roast it in the oven, or it can go right into the oven. An overnight pork tenderloin marinade adds great flavor.
Parmesan Dijon Pork Tenderloin with Garlic & Herb Veggie Spirals
This low carb Parmesan Dijon pork tenderloin recipe is delicious. It's perfectly tender thanks to an overnight marinade. Pairs perfectly with a side dish of garlic herb veggie spirals for an easy dinner.
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Marinade 1 day
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 190kcal
Ingredients
Pork Tenderloin
1 large pork tenderloin
1/3 cup Dijon mustard
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp garlic minced
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp onion dehydrated minced
1/2 tsp basil
1/2 tsp oregano
1/4 tsp Kosher salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1-1/2 cups Parmesan cheese grated
Veggie Spirals
2 packages Green Giant Veggie Spirals (12 oz each)
1 tsp dried thyme
2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp basil
1 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
pinch chili powder
2 tbsp salted butter
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp garlic minced
Instructions
Pork Tenderloin
Combine mustard, olive oil, minced garlic, thyme, minced onion, oregano, kosher salt, black pepper and basil in a small bowl to use as a marinade. Stir until combined. Add pork tenderloin to a zipper bag and pour marinade over chops.
Refrigerate pork chops overnight.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
Spread Parmesan cheese in a shallow dish or pie pan and coat the pork tenderloin on all sides.
Add a flat roasting rack to a shallow dish or cookie sheet and tenderloin on the rack. Or you can use a roasting pan with flat rack.
Bake for approximately 30 minutes (or until pork reaches the recommended internal temperature).
Optional – raise oven rack to top and broil on high until crispy.
Veggie Spirals
In a large skillet, heat butter and olive oil over medium-high heat.
Add minced garlic and saute until fragrant, about 5 minutes.
Add veggie spirals to pan and cover.
Steam veggies over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally for 10 minutes or until veggie spirals have separated and softened.
Combine thyme, garlic powder, oregano, basil, onion powder, salt, pepper and chili powder together in a small bowl.
Add seasoning to veggies and continue to saute until all of the liquid is absorbed.
Notes
Shredded Parmesan will work too.
Please note that carb values will vary greatly depending upon which Veggie Spirals variety you choose.
Nutrition information shown is an estimate and is not to be assumed to be accurate. If accurate information is required for your diet or lifestyle, please calculate the nutrition yourself using a tool you trust.