Spinach and Mint-Basil Pesto-Stuffed Pork Loin

Gluten Free
Very Healthy
Health score
71%
Spinach and Mint-Basil Pesto-Stuffed Pork Loin
60 min.
6
1446kcal

Suggestions

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • cup basil leaves fresh
  • 0.5 cup mint leaves fresh
  • tablespoon garlic minced
  • tablespoons grapeseed oil 
  • 0.3 cup olive oil 
  • 0.5 cup parmesan shredded
  • 0.3 cup pinenuts 
  • pound pork loins 
  • teaspoon salt 
  • servings salt and pepper black freshly ground
  • cups pkt spinach fresh

Equipment

  • food processor
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • aluminum foil
  • cutting board
  • kitchen twine

Directions

  1. For the pesto: In a food processor fitted with a steel blade, pulse the basil and mint 3 to 4 times or until chopped, then add the pine nuts and salt and pulse an additional 2 to 3 times.
  2. Add the garlic and cheese, pulse 2 times. With the food processor running, slowly add the oil to blend, this should take 1 minute. Don't over-pulse or puree; this will result in a brown liquid sauce, not a bright herb pesto.
  3. For the pork: To butterfly the pork, place each loin on a cutting board and slice lengthwise through the center, about 3 inches deep, but not cutting all the way through, until it opens to form a 10 by 10-inch square.
  4. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  5. Season the inside of both loins with salt and pepper and evenly spread the pesto, leaving a 2-inch border on all sides.
  6. Sprinkle with feta and top with spinach.
  7. Roll tightly lengthwise. With butchers twine, tie several knots around the stuffed loins, 4 to 5 times, to ensure even cooking.
  8. Heat the oil in a heavy bottomed saute pan over high heat, season the outside of the loins with salt and pepper, and sear on all sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
  9. Remove from the pan and place the loins on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. Allow to rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories1446kcal
Protein23.12%
Fat76.03%
Carbs0.85%

Properties

Glycemic Index
45.33
Glycemic Load
0.41
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
46.041304106298%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
1.16mg
Hesperetin
0.38mg
Apigenin
0.21mg
Luteolin
0.56mg
Kaempferol
0.64mg
Myricetin
0.06mg
Quercetin
0.42mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:1446.12kcal
72.31%
Fat:120.91g
186.02%
Saturated Fat:40.94g
255.86%
Carbohydrates:3.02g
1.01%
Net Carbohydrates:2.18g
0.79%
Sugar:0.34g
0.37%
Cholesterol:343.38mg
114.46%
Sodium:927.35mg
40.32%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:82.74g
165.48%
Vitamin B1:3.38mg
225.22%
Selenium:115.68µg
165.26%
Vitamin B3:20.25mg
101.27%
Phosphorus:938.16mg
93.82%
Vitamin B6:1.85mg
92.52%
Zinc:11.08mg
73.84%
Vitamin B2:1.25mg
73.26%
Vitamin K:73.9µg
70.38%
Vitamin B12:3.49µg
58.11%
Potassium:1446.59mg
41.33%
Manganese:0.76mg
38.07%
Vitamin B5:3.24mg
32.43%
Magnesium:120.32mg
30.08%
Vitamin A:1459.88IU
29.2%
Iron:5.13mg
28.48%
Vitamin E:4.11mg
27.43%
Calcium:253.97mg
25.4%
Copper:0.33mg
16.57%
Folate:55.63µg
13.91%
Vitamin C:8.36mg
10.13%
Fiber:0.85g
3.38%