Parsley and Parmesan Crusted Pork Tenderloin

Health score
40%
Parsley and Parmesan Crusted Pork Tenderloin
40 min.
4
308kcal

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This Parsley and Parmesan Crusted Pork Tenderloin is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. The pork is coated in a flavorful mixture of Dijon mustard, garlic, parsley, and Parmesan cheese, which forms a delicious crust when baked. The end result is a juicy and tender pork tenderloin with a crispy, golden crust that's full of flavor.

What's great about this recipe is that it's quick and simple to prepare, yet it looks and tastes impressive. The combination of flavors from the Dijon mustard, garlic, and Parmesan cheese gives the pork a delicious savory taste, while the parsley adds a fresh and colorful touch. This dish is also relatively healthy, as pork tenderloin is a lean cut of meat that's high in protein and low in fat. It's also a good source of various vitamins and minerals, including selenium, zinc, and vitamin B6.

Whether you're looking for a new way to cook pork tenderloin or want to impress your family and friends with a delicious and elegant meal, this Parsley and Parmesan Crusted Pork Tenderloin is definitely worth trying. Serve it with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes, for a complete and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • 0.5 cup breadcrumbs 
  • 0.3 cup dijon mustard 
  • 0.5 teaspoon thyme dried
  • 0.5 cup parsley fresh chopped
  • cloves garlic minced
  • 0.3 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 24 ounce pork tenderloin 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • baking pan
  • kitchen thermometer

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. Spray a baking dish with cooking spray. Arrange pork tenderloins in the baking dish.
  3. Mix together bread crumbs, parsley, Parmesan cheese, thyme, salt, and black pepper in a bowl; set aside.
  4. Stir mustard and garlic together in a bowl.
  5. Spread mustard mixture over the pork.
  6. Sprinkle the bread crumb mixture over the mustard coating.
  7. Bake pork in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
  8. Allow pork to rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts

Calories308kcal
Protein53.98%
Fat29.04%
Carbs16.98%

Properties

Glycemic Index
31.5
Glycemic Load
0.28
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
31.089130434783%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
16.16mg
Luteolin
0.08mg
Kaempferol
0.12mg
Myricetin
1.14mg
Quercetin
0.05mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:307.61kcal
15.38%
Fat:9.66g
14.86%
Saturated Fat:3.52g
21.99%
Carbohydrates:12.71g
4.24%
Net Carbohydrates:11.07g
4.03%
Sugar:1.15g
1.27%
Cholesterol:117.81mg
39.27%
Sodium:799.53mg
34.76%
Protein:40.4g
80.8%
Vitamin B1:1.84mg
122.85%
Vitamin K:126.64µg
120.61%
Selenium:63.38µg
90.55%
Vitamin B6:1.36mg
68.07%
Vitamin B3:12.35mg
61.75%
Phosphorus:512.35mg
51.23%
Vitamin B2:0.68mg
39.79%
Zinc:3.94mg
26.3%
Potassium:783.92mg
22.4%
Iron:3.25mg
18.04%
Vitamin B12:1.04µg
17.4%
Magnesium:66.74mg
16.68%
Vitamin B5:1.61mg
16.13%
Vitamin A:723.9IU
14.48%
Manganese:0.28mg
14.17%
Calcium:134.54mg
13.45%
Vitamin C:10.57mg
12.81%
Copper:0.22mg
10.96%
Folate:27.84µg
6.96%
Fiber:1.63g
6.53%
Vitamin D:0.55µg
3.68%
Vitamin E:0.55mg
3.67%
Source:Allrecipes