Loading ...Healthy RecipesAdobo-Marinated Pork Tenderloin
Stressed out? Calm your nerves with this soothing meal. While it’s light in calories, it’s packed with nutrients for your nervous system including a hefty 67% of the RDA for thiamin. This B vitamin is crucial for the healthy development of myelin sheaths — the fat-like coverings that surround nerves.1
Time To Table: 1 hour
Serves: 8
The Benefits
Excellent source of: protein, selenium, vitamin B6, thiamin, niacin
Good source of: iron, magnesium, potassium, zinc, vitamin B12
Preferences: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
1 cup fresh organic lime juice (about 8 limes)
2 tsp black pepper
2 tsp ground cumin
6 tsp organic garlic cloves, crushed
32 ounce organic pork tenderloin
1 1/2 tsp organic extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 tsp Celtic sea salt
2 tsp dried oregano
2 tbsp organic green onions
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
Preparation
Combine lime juice, black pepper, oregano, cumin, sea salt and garlic in a 2-quart baking dish. Trim fat from pork. Place pork in dish, turning to coat; cover and marinate in refrigerator 20 minutes or up to 1 hour, turning pork occasionally. Prepare grill. Remove pork from dish; discard marinade. Brush with oil. Insert a meat thermometer into thickest portion of pork. Place on a grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 25 minutes or until thermometer registers 160° (slightly pink). Cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Sprinkle with cilantro and green onions.
Reference
- DeGiorgio LA, et al. J Neuropathol Exp Neurol. 2003 Feb;62(2):195-207 2003.
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