Baked Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Asparagus and Brown Rice
Tender herb-crusted pork tenderloin served with crispy roasted asparagus and nutty brown rice pilaf
Baked Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Asparagus and Brown Rice is a dinner recipe ready in about 37 minutes. Each serving has approximately 456 kcal, 34g protein, 45g carbs, 15g fat. It fits a high-protein diet.
Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F)
Cook brown rice in vegetable broth according to package directions
Pat pork tenderloin dry and season with salt and pepper
Finely chop fresh thyme, rosemary, and garlic to create an herb crust
Mix herbs with 0.5 tbsp olive oil and rub onto pork
Place pork on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes until internal temperature reaches 63°C
Toss asparagus with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper
Roast asparagus on a separate tray for 12-15 minutes until tender and slightly crispy
Let pork rest for 5 minutes before slicing
Squeeze fresh lemon juice over asparagus before serving
Serve pork with brown rice and roasted asparagus