Zucchini-Wrapped Pork



Zucchini-Wrapped Pork
Makes: 4 servings
Start to Finish: 35 mins
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Zucchini-Wrapped Pork
Ingredients
  • 1
    small zucchini
  • 1
    12 - 16 ounce pork tenderloin
  • Olive oil
  • 1/3
    cup purchased basil pesto
  • Small fresh basil leaves (optional)
  • Watercress or arugula (optional)
Directions

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Line a 15x10x1-inch baking pan with foil; set aside. With a sharp knife or vegetable peeler, cut zucchini lengthwise in thin slices (you'll need 8 slices). Cut pork tenderloin crosswise into 4 equal portions. Press meat down with the palm of hand to flatten slightly.

2. Wrap each tenderloin portion with two zucchini slices (reserve remaining zucchini for another use.) Place in prepared pan. Lightly brush with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper.

3. Roast, uncovered, 18 to 20 minutes (12 ounces) or 25 to 30 minutes (16 ounces), or until meat registers 160 degrees F. Spoon some of the pesto over each tenderloin just before serving and sprinkle with basil leaves. Serve with remaining pesto and watercress. Makes 4 servings.

Nutrition Facts (Zucchini-Wrapped Pork)
  • Servings Per Recipe 4,
  • Calories 203,
  • Protein (gm) 21,
  • Carbohydrate (gm) 4,
  • Fat, total (gm) 11,
  • Cholesterol (mg) 62,
  • Saturated fat (gm) 2,
  • Monosaturated fat (gm) 1,
  • Dietary Fiber, total (gm) 1,
  • Sugar, total (gm) 2,
  • Vitamin A (IU) 1118,
  • Vitamin C (mg) 17,
  • Thiamin (mg) 1,
  • Riboflavin (mg) 0,
  • Niacin (mg) 6,
  • Pyridoxine (Vit. B6) (mg) 1,
  • Folate (µg) 16,
  • Cobalamin (Vit. B12) (µg) 0,
  • Sodium (mg) 382,
  • Potassium (mg) 525,
  • Calcium (DV %) 81,
  • Iron (DV %) 2,
  • Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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Reviews (1)
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cadcorrigan wrote:

The pesto was really all you could taste. I like pesto and all, but this just seemed like a waste. I don't think I will be making this again.

8/8/2011 01:47:01 PM Report Abuse

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