Southwestern Pork Tenderloin
ingredients
Pork
2 (1- to 1 1/2 lb.) pork tenderloins
Juice of 1 lime
Rub
2 Tbsp. brown sugar
1 1/2 Tbsp. chili powder
2 tsp. ground cumin
2 tsp. dried oregano leaves
2 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. onion powder
Salt and pepper to taste
preparation
8 servings
Preparation Time 10 minutes
Cooking Time 40 minutes
1. Preheat the oven to 400ºF.
2. Coat a large baking pan with cooking spray. Place the two pork tenderloins side by side in the pan. Rub lime juice over each tenderloin.
3. Combine the rub ingredients and rub onto both sides of each pork tenderloin.
4. Roast the pork for about 30 to 40 minutes until it is cooked through.
nutrition
Serving Size: 4 oz.
Carbohydrate Exchanges: 0.5
Lean Meat Exchanges: 3
Amount Per Serving*
Calories: 195
Calories From Fat: 48
Total Fat: 5 grams
Saturated Fat: 2 grams
Cholesterol: 82 milligrams
Sodium: 76 milligrams (without added salt)
Total Carbohydrate: 5 grams
Dietary Fiber: 1 gram
Sugars: 4 grams
Protein:30 grams
*Based on 2.5 lb. of pork
