Chipotle Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Cilantro Lime Gremolata

November 6, 2021 Comments Off on Chipotle Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Cilantro Lime Gremolata
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Chipotle Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Cilantro Lime Gremolata

Sweet, earthy, and spicy pork tenderloin gets brightened with a tangy and fresh cilantro lime and garlic chopped herb topping.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Latin American, Mexican
Keyword: chili, chipotle, dairy-free, dinner, easy, egg-free, fast, gremolata, Latin American, lunch, main, mexican, nut-free, pork, pork tenderloin, protein sparing modified fast, PSMF
Servings: 2
Calories: 263kcal
Author: Jenny Ross

Ingredients

Pork

  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 teaspoons chipotle in adobo
  • 1/2 tablespoon gluten-free soy sauce or 1 tablespoon coconut aminos
  • 1/2 tablespoon monk fruit powdered, omit if using coconut aminos
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 pound pork tenderloin
  • salt and pepper to taste

Gremolata

  • 1/2 cup cilantro minced (will be 1/4 cup when chopped)
  • 1 small garlic clove minced
  • zest of half a lime grated, or more to taste
  • pinch cumin optional
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 450ĀŗF, line a rimmed baking sheet with foil, and grease it with a bit of oil. Set aside.
  • Combine the garlic, chipotle, soy, sweetener, and lime juice in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Season the pork tenderloin with salt and pepper, rub with the reserved sauce. Place the pork on the baking sheet. Roast for 20-25 minutes, or until the pork registers 145ĀŗF. Transfer pork to a cutting board and tent with foil to rest at least for at least 5 minutes.
  • While the pork cooks, prepare the gremolata by stirring together all the ingredients. Set aside. Serve atop the pork.

Notes

Protein:Energy Ratio: 6.86
Nutrition Facts
Chipotle Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Cilantro Lime Gremolata
Amount per Serving
Calories
263
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
5
g
8
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Cholesterol
 
147
mg
49
%
Sodium
 
438
mg
19
%
Potassium
 
962
mg
27
%
Carbohydrates
 
3
g
1
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
48
g
96
%
Vitamin A
 
524
IU
10
%
Vitamin C
 
5
mg
6
%
Calcium
 
24
mg
2
%
Iron
 
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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