ZUCCHINI-WRAPPED PORK

By Nana_CAM

*Start to finish: 35 Min. Oven 450 degrees *

*A vegetable peeler works great for making the zucchini slices. If using a knife, first cut a thin lengthwise piece off so the zucchini lies flat and doesn't roll on the cutting board, then slice thinly.*

Ingredients

• 1 *1 small zucchini
• 12 to 16 *12 to 16 oz pork tenderloin
• *Olive Oil
• 1/3 *1/3 cup purchased basil pesto
• *small fresh basil leaves (optional)
• *Watercress or arugula (optional)

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

*1.* Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Line a 15x10x1-inch baking pan with foil, set aside. With a sharp knife or vegetable peeler, cut zucchini lengthwise in thin slices (you'll need 8 slices). Cut pork tenderloin crosswise into 4 equal portions. Press meat down with the palm of hand to flatten slighly.

*2.* Wrap each tenderloin portion with two zucchini slices (reserve remaining zucchini for another use). Place in prepared pan. Lightly brush with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper.

*3.* Roast, uncovered, 18 to 20 minutes (12 oz. tenderloin) or 25 to 30 minutes (16 oz.), or until meat registers 160 degrees. Spoon some of he pesto over each tenderloin just before serving and sprinkle with basil leaves. Serve with remaining pesto and watercress.

*Each Serving* 203 cal, 11 g fat, 62 mg chol, 382 mg sodium, 4 g carbo, 1 g fiber, 21 g pro