Italian Baked Pork with Herbed Rice

Tender pork tenderloin baked in a rich tomato sauce with bell peppers and onions, served alongside flavorful herbed white rice.

• Prep: 15 min
• Cook: 40 min
• Total: 55 min
• Servings: 6
• Cuisine: Italian
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $2.11/serving

Dietary

• Gluten-Free
• Dairy-Free
• Nut-Free
• Soy-Free
• Egg-Free
• High-Protein

Tags

• one-pot
• bake
• healthy
• comfort food
• savory

Ingredients

• 1.5 pound boneless pork tenderloin
• 1 red bell pepper (large, cored, sliced)
• 1 yellow onion (medium, sliced)
• 3 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 can diced tomatoes (28 ounce, undrained)
• 2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1.5 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cup long-grain white rice (uncooked)
• 3.5 cup water (or vegetable broth)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a 9x13 inch baking dish, combine the sliced red bell pepper, sliced yellow onion, minced garlic, and undrained diced tomatoes. Stir in 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, 1 teaspoon of dried basil, 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.
3. Pat the boneless pork tenderloin dry and season with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.
4. Place the seasoned pork tenderloin on top of the tomato and vegetable mixture in the baking dish.
5. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
6. While the pork bakes, cook the rice: In a medium saucepan, combine the uncooked long-grain white rice, 3 1/2 cups of water or vegetable broth, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until water is absorbed.
7. Once cooked, remove the pork from the oven and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing. Fluff the herbed rice with a fork.
8. Slice the pork and serve with the tomato-vegetable sauce and herbed white rice. Divide remaining portions into airtight containers for meal prep.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese over the dish before serving. Leftovers store well for 2-3 days.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 480
• Protein: 37.3 g
• Carbohydrates: 54.8 g
• Fat: 13.9 g
• Fiber: 4.5 g
• Sodium: 570 mg
• Saturated Fat: 3.7 g
• Sugar: 5.4 g
• Cholesterol: 95 mg