Andalusian Pork Tenderloin for Two

Name: Andalusian Pork Tenderloin for Two
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 1 pork tenderloin (3/4 pound); 4-1/2 teaspoons olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; GREEN OLIVE SALAD:; 1/3 cup pimiento-stuffed olives, cut in half; 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered; 2 tablespoons chopped red onion; 1 teaspoon capers, drained; 1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil; 1-1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar; 1 garlic clove, minced

“I love the complex flavors of Spanish cuisine, and the olive topping in this dish really complements the seasoned pork. This is an easy entree that can be started the day before.”—Patterson Watkins, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Ingredients

1 pork tenderloin (3/4 pound)
4-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
GREEN OLIVE SALAD:
1/3 cup pimiento-stuffed olives, cut in half
1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
2 tablespoons chopped red onion
1 teaspoon capers, drained
1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1-1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced

Directions

Rub tenderloin with oil. Combine the garlic, paprika, salt, cinnamon, cayenne and nutmeg; rub over tenderloin. Refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
Place tenderloin in a shallow pan. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 20-27 minutes or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing.
In a small bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Serve with pork.

Nutrition Facts

4 ounces cooked pork with 1/3 cup salad: 380 calories, 24g fat (4g saturated fat), 95mg cholesterol, 887mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 35g protein.

Originally published as Andalusian Pork Tenderloin with Quick Olive Gazpacho in Taste of Home April/May 2011