Roast Pork Tenderloin with Carrot Romesco - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Dinner

This Roast Pork Tenderloin with Carrot Romesco is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by The Bon Appétit Test Kitchen Romesco is to Spain what pesto is to Italy. Typically made with red peppers, this carrot version led to some new ideas.

Ingredients

1/4 cup pine nuts
1 1/2 pounds small carrots, peeled, halved lengthwise if larger
5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
Kosher salt
1 freshly ground black pepper
1 large pork tenderloin (about 1 1/2 pounds)
1 small garlic clove, finely grated
1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper or 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, divided
2 cups spicy greens (such as watercress or baby mustard)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 °F. Toast pine nuts on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing occasionally, until golden brown, 8 –10 minutes; let cool.
Increase temperature to 450 °F. Toss carrots with 1 tablespoon oil on another rimmed baking sheet; season with salt and black pepper. Roast, tossing occasionally, until softened and browned, 15 –20 minutes; let cool slightly.
Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Season pork with salt and black pepper and cook, turning occasionally, until golden brown, 10 –15 minutes. Transfer skillet to oven and roast pork until a thermometer inserted into thickest portion registers 145 °F, 8 –10 minutes. Let rest 5 minutes before slicing.
Pulse pine nuts, garlic, and remaining 3 tablespoons oil in a food processor to a coarse paste. Add Aleppo pepper, one-fourth of carrots, 1 tablespoon vinegar, and 1 tablespoon water. Process, adding more water as needed, to a coarse purée; season romesco with salt, black pepper, and more vinegar, if desired.
Toss greens with remaining carrots and remaining 1 tablespoon vinegar in a large bowl; season with salt and black pepper. Serve pork with romesco and salad.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Nuts.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Roast Pork Tenderloin with Carrot Romesco good for PCOS?

Yes, this Roast Pork Tenderloin with Carrot Romesco recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Dinner with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 4 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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