Cumin-Spiced Pork Tenderloin

Seared pork tenderloin medallions seasoned with cumin and chili, served alongside seasoned black beans and warm corn tortillas.

• Prep: 10 min
• Cook: 15 min
• Total: 25 min
• Servings: 5
• Cuisine: Indian
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $2.98/serving

Dietary

• Gluten-Free
• Dairy-Free
• Nut-Free
• Egg-Free
• High-Protein
• Low-Fat
• Low-Sugar
• Low-Saturated-Fat
• Low-Calorie

Tags

• sauté
• quick
• smoky
• healthy

Ingredients

• 2 pound pork tenderloin (sliced into 1/2-inch medallions)
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 can black beans (warmed)
• 10 corn tortillas (warmed)
• 1 red bell pepper (sliced)

Instructions

1. In a bowl, mix ground cumin, smoked paprika, and salt. Coat pork tenderloin medallions evenly with the spice mixture.
2. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced red bell pepper and cook for 3 minutes until crisp-tender; remove from skillet.
3. Add pork medallions to the skillet and sear for 3-4 minutes per side until cooked through.
4. Heat black beans in a small saucepan over medium heat for 3 minutes.
5. Serve pork tenderloin medallions alongside bell peppers, black beans, and warm corn tortillas.

Notes

Pork medallions reheat quickly in a skillet or microwave without drying out.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 456
• Protein: 45.1 g
• Carbohydrates: 42.9 g
• Fat: 9.7 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sodium: 889 mg
• Saturated Fat: 2.8 g
• Sugar: 2.3 g
• Cholesterol: 120 mg