Baked Pork with Tomato Salsa
- Serves
- Total time
- 30 min
- Heat
- 400°F / 200°C
- Per serving
- 189 cal
Gluten-free Heart-healthy High-protein Liver-friendly Low-carb Low-sodium and DASH Mediterranean
Ingredients
| Amount | Ingredient | Grams |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | olive oil | 14 g |
| 1 tsp | ground cumin | 2 g |
| 1 tsp | smoked paprika | 2 g |
| 2 tbsp | lime juice | 30 g |
| 3 tbsp | fresh herbs (parsley, cilantro or basil), chopped | 12 g |
| 1/4 cup | yellow onion, chopped | 40 g |
| 1 lb | pork tenderloin (not enhanced) | 454 g |
| 1 1/2 cups | tomatoes, chopped | 270 g |
Steps
- Season. Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Rub the pork with oil, cumin and smoked paprika.
- Bake. Bake on a lined tray 14 to 20 minutes, depending on thickness.
- Salsa. Meanwhile dice the tomato and mix with the onion, lime juice and herbs.
- Rest. Rest the pork 3 minutes, then spoon the salsa over.
Fruit salsa brings sweet, sour and fresh in every bite, which keeps the plate bright without added salt.
Smoked paprika blends sometimes contain salt. Check the label says paprika only.
Done when: Chicken 165°F (74°C); pork and fish 145°F (63°C).
Fixes
- Salsa watery?
- Drain it in a sieve for a minute before serving.
- Fish sticking?
- Use parchment and do not move it while baking.
Variations: Serve in corn tortillas or over greens.
Keeps: Cooked protein 3 days; salsa 1 day.
Estimated nutrition per serving
| Calories | 189 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 25 g |
| Carbohydrates | 5 g |
| Fiber | 1.4 g |
| Net carbs | 3.6 g |
| Added sugar | 0 g |
| Fat | 8 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.9 g |
| Sodium | 66 mg |
| Potassium | 675 mg |
| Phosphorus | 299 mg |
Low in sodium: 140 mg or less per serving.
Estimates from standard ingredient data; brands and portions vary. Values are per serving and do not change when you scale the recipe. Compare with your own daily targets
For general information only. Not medical advice. Always follow the guidance of your doctor or dietitian, especially for kidney, liver or diabetes diets.
Hannah S.