Spiced Rubbed Pork with Quinoa

By khojnicki

Ingredients

• 2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• Kosher salt
• 2 pork tenderloins, halved crosswise
• 1 tbsp EVOO plus more for drizzling
• 1 c quinoa, rinsed
• 1 1/2 c frozen corn, thawed
• 2 scallions, thinly sliced
• Freshly ground pepper
• Jarred salsa verde, for serving

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 50mins

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Combine the paprika, red pepper flakes, cumin and 2 tsp salt in a shallow dish. Rub the pork all over with the olive oil, then roll in the spice mixture to coat. Transfer to a roasting pan and roast until it registers 145 degrees F. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 5 mins.

Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the quinoa and cook until tender, about 10 mins. Drain and fluff with a fork. Toss with the corn, scallions and salt and pepper to taste.

Slice the pork and drizzle with olive oil. Serve with quinoa and salsa verde.