tenderloin_cilantro_lime_pesto.jpg (27608 bytes)click on picture to enlarge Pork Tenderloin with Cilantro-Lime Pesto
  servings
Amount Measure Ingredients 
1 1/2  pounds  pork tenderloin
tablespoon  minced garlic
tablespoons  minced ginger
1/4  cup  minced green onions
tablespoon  minced cilantro
teaspoon  minced jalapenos
1/2  teaspoon  black pepper
tablespoons  lime juice
tablespoons  olive oil
1/2  cup  grated jalapeno cheese
1/4  cup  toasted pine nuts
 
Preparation

Cut tenderloin lengthwise almost in half. Lay out flat. Chill. Combine next seven ingredients in food processor, puree. Add olive oil slowly until mixture thickens. Spread half of mixture over tenderloin. Spread grated cheese over pesto. Reform tenderloin and tie to secure. Spread remaining pesto over tenderloin. Chill for several hours.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place tenderloin on a rack in a shallow baking pan and roast until firm, about 20 minutes. Remove from oven, cover and keep warm. Let rest for 10 minutes; reserving all juices.

Remove string from tenderloin, cut into eight slices. Arrange on plates. Pour any warm juices over slices. Sprinkle with toasted pine nuts to serve.

Preparation Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Nutrient Information per Three-Ounce Serving:
Calories: 255 Sodium: 124 mg Protein: 28 gm Cholesterol: 75 mg Fat: 14 gm
*supplied by National Pork Producers Council