Mediterranean Pork Tenderloin with Basmati Rice

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🌟Main ingredient:Pork tenderloin

✨secondary ingredients: basmati-rice and tomatoes

⏱️Cooking time: 30 minutes

🌶️Spice level: Not spicy

👨‍👩‍👦‍👦Number of diners: 2-4 Dinners

Ingredients

  • 1

    pork

    tenderloin

    (about

    1

    pound)

  • 1

    cup

    basmati

    rice

  • 2

    tomatoes,

    diced

  • 2

    tablespoons

    olive

    oil

  • 2

    cloves

    garlic,

    minced

  • 1

    teaspoon

    dried

    oregano

  • 1/2

    teaspoon

    salt

  • 1/4

    teaspoon

    pepper

  • 1/4

    cup

    chopped

    fresh

    parsley

Cooking steps

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.

  • Season the pork tenderloin with salt, pepper, and oregano.

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.

  • Sear the pork tenderloin on all sides until browned, about 3 minutes per side.

  • Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast for 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F.

  • Remove the pork from the skillet and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

  • In the meantime, prepare the basmati rice according to package instructions.

  • In a separate skillet, heat the remaining olive oil over medium heat.

  • Add the garlic and diced tomatoes, and cook for 5 minutes until the tomatoes are softened.

  • Serve the sliced pork tenderloin over the basmati rice, topped with the tomato-garlic mixture.

  • Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

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