Dinner Tonight: Pork Tenderloin with Fresh Cherry and Chile Salsa

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Health score
76%
Dinner Tonight: Pork Tenderloin with Fresh Cherry and Chile Salsa
45 min.
4
1308kcal

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Looking for a delicious and healthy dinner option that will impress your family or guests? Look no further than this vibrant Pork Tenderloin with Fresh Cherry and Chile Salsa! This dish is not only gluten-free and dairy-free, but it also boasts a remarkable health score of 76, making it a guilt-free indulgence for any occasion.

The star of this recipe is the succulent pork tenderloin, marinated to perfection with fresh cilantro, shallots, and zesty lime juice. Grilled to a mouthwatering finish, the pork is complemented beautifully by a refreshing salsa made from juicy cherries and a hint of heat from Fresno chiles. The combination of sweet and spicy flavors creates a delightful contrast that will tantalize your taste buds.

Ready in just 45 minutes, this dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special gathering. With only 1308 calories for four servings, you can enjoy a hearty meal without compromising your health goals. The recipe is designed to serve four, making it ideal for family dinners or entertaining friends.

So fire up the grill and get ready to savor a meal that is as nutritious as it is delicious. Your taste buds will thank you for this culinary adventure!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 pound cherries fresh pitted stemmed halved
  •  pepper flakes fresh red thinly sliced
  • cup cilantro leaves fresh coarsely chopped
  • servings pepper black freshly ground to taste
  • tablespoons juice of lime fresh
  • tablespoon olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • small pork tenderloin for 2 pounds
  • 0.5 cup shallots minced
  • 0.3 cup vegetable oil 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • grill
  • ziploc bags

Directions

  1. Prepare a grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Combine half of the cilantro and shallots, 4 tablespoons of the lime juice, and the vegetable oil in a resealable plastic bag with the pork. Marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes, turning occasionally.
  3. In the meantime, in a medium bowl combine remaining cilantro, shallots, and lime juice with the remaining ingredients. Season to taste with salt and pepper and allow to sit while pork marinates to develop the flavors.
  4. Remove pork from marinade, season well with salt and pepper, and grill, turning often, until the outside has developed a nice crust an interior is 145 degrees (or to desired doneness).
  5. Let rest 10 minutes, slice, and serve with salsa.

Nutrition Facts

Calories1308kcal
Protein59.58%
Fat35.02%
Carbs5.4%

Properties

Glycemic Index
40.25
Glycemic Load
3.33
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
56.099130589029%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
17.13mg
Pelargonidin
0.15mg
Peonidin
0.85mg
Catechin
2.47mg
Epigallocatechin
0.19mg
Epicatechin
2.84mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.03mg
Eriodictyol
0.49mg
Hesperetin
2.02mg
Naringenin
0.09mg
Isorhamnetin
0.03mg
Kaempferol
0.14mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
3.53mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:1308.09kcal
65.4%
Fat:49.37g
75.96%
Saturated Fat:13.31g
83.17%
Carbohydrates:17.14g
5.71%
Net Carbohydrates:14.6g
5.31%
Sugar:10.6g
11.77%
Cholesterol:589.55mg
196.52%
Sodium:478.58mg
20.81%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:189.04g
378.07%
Vitamin B1:8.96mg
597.09%
Selenium:275.3µg
393.28%
Vitamin B6:7.14mg
357%
Vitamin B3:60.32mg
301.58%
Phosphorus:2243.73mg
224.37%
Vitamin B2:3.1mg
182.41%
Zinc:17.19mg
114.58%
Potassium:3873.91mg
110.68%
Vitamin B5:7.86mg
78.65%
Vitamin B12:4.72µg
78.61%
Magnesium:262.94mg
65.73%
Iron:9.6mg
53.31%
Copper:0.9mg
44.91%
Vitamin K:42.86µg
40.82%
Vitamin C:30.33mg
36.76%
Vitamin E:3.89mg
25.96%
Vitamin D:2.72µg
18.14%
Manganese:0.31mg
15.4%
Fiber:2.53g
10.13%
Vitamin A:444.43IU
8.89%
Calcium:80.62mg
8.06%
Folate:19.66µg
4.91%