Roasted Pork Tenderloin

By txnurselaw

Course: main meals
PointsPlus® Value: 3
Servings: 8
Preparation Time: 10 min
Cooking Time: 30 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy

A simple blend of herbs and spices, with a touch of olive oil, transforms an ordinary pork roast into an exceptional main course.

Ingredients

• 1 spray(s) cooking spray
• 2 tsp dried thyme, or 2 Tbsp freshly chopped thyme
• 2 tsp dried oregano, or 2 Tbsp freshly chopped oregano
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp table salt
• 1 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
• 2 tsp olive oil
• 2 pound(s) lean pork tenderloin

Details

Servings 8
Adapted from weightwatchers.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400ºF. Coat a shallow roasting pan with cooking spray.

Combine thyme, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper in a small bowl; set aside.

Rub oil all over pork. Sprinkle thyme mixture all over pork and transfer to prepared pan.

Roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted in center of pork reads 160ºF, about 30 minutes.

Let roast stand 10 minutes before slicing crosswise into thin slices. Yields about 3 ounces per serving.


Notes:
For variety, try seasoned oils (such as roasted red pepper olive oil or garlic olive oil) and a variety of herbs and spices (such as parsley, rosemary, onion powder and cumin).