Cornmeal-and-Chile-Cumin Coated Pork Loin

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
46%
Cornmeal-and-Chile-Cumin Coated Pork Loin
60 min.
4
225kcal

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Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our Cornmeal-and-Chile-Cumin Coated Pork Loin, a dish that perfectly balances flavor and health. This gluten-free and dairy-free recipe is not only easy to prepare but also promises to impress your family and friends at any meal, whether it's a cozy lunch or an elegant dinner.

The star of this dish is the tender, boneless pork loin, which is expertly seasoned and coated in a unique blend of toasted cumin and yellow cornmeal. This combination not only adds a delightful crunch but also infuses the pork with a warm, earthy flavor that is simply irresistible. The toasty aroma of cumin wafting through your kitchen will have everyone eagerly anticipating the meal.

Ready in just 60 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. With each serving containing only 225 calories, you can enjoy a satisfying main course without the guilt. The gourmet caloric breakdown highlights the dish's high protein content, making it a nutritious choice for health-conscious diners.

So, gather your ingredients and get ready to savor a dish that is as pleasing to the palate as it is to the eye. Your taste buds will thank you for this flavorful journey!

Ingredients

  • 1.3 lb pork loin boneless trimmed
  • tablespoon cumin seeds toasted
  • 1.5 teaspoons olive oil 
  • tablespoons cornmeal yellow

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven
  • baking pan
  • kitchen thermometer

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Pat pork dry and season with salt and pepper. Stir together cornmeal and cumin and transfer to a plate. Turn pork in cornmeal mixture to coat well and discard any remaining mixture.
  3. Heat oil in a 10-inch nonstick skillet until hot but not smoking and brown pork, turning, about 3 minutes.
  4. Transfer pork to a shallow baking pan and roast in middle of oven until a thermometer inserted diagonally at least 2 inches into pork registers 155°F, 30 to 45 minutes.
  5. Let stand, loosely covered, 10 minutes.
  6. Cut pork into 12 slices (about 1/4 inch thick).
  7. Each serving about 208 calories and 11 grams fat.
  8. Gourmet

Nutrition Facts

Calories225kcal
Protein59.58%
Fat32.52%
Carbs7.9%

Properties

Glycemic Index
18.38
Glycemic Load
2.2
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
15.254782839314%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:225.19kcal
11.26%
Fat:7.88g
12.13%
Saturated Fat:2.05g
12.82%
Carbohydrates:4.31g
1.44%
Net Carbohydrates:3.68g
1.34%
Sugar:0.11g
0.12%
Cholesterol:89.3mg
29.77%
Sodium:72.21mg
3.14%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:32.5g
64.99%
Selenium:39.64µg
56.63%
Vitamin B6:1.11mg
55.31%
Vitamin B1:0.65mg
43.49%
Vitamin B3:8.34mg
41.68%
Phosphorus:337.67mg
33.77%
Zinc:2.78mg
18.52%
Potassium:573.07mg
16.37%
Vitamin B2:0.27mg
16.15%
Vitamin B12:0.72µg
12.05%
Magnesium:47.69mg
11.92%
Vitamin B5:1.09mg
10.86%
Iron:1.92mg
10.66%
Copper:0.11mg
5.37%
Manganese:0.09mg
4.6%
Vitamin D:0.57µg
3.78%
Vitamin E:0.47mg
3.12%
Fiber:0.63g
2.51%
Calcium:21.37mg
2.14%
Source:Epicurious