Recipe of the Week – Souvlaki Pork Tenderloin & Mixed Vegetables

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Souvlaki Pork Tenderloin & Mixed Vegetables

This simple pork tenderloin is a healthy spin on everyone's favourite Greek culinary staple: souvlaki. We've swapped sweet potatoes for the traditional white potatoes and added other colourful veggies to boost the nutrient content.

  •  Prep time25 minutes
  • Total time30 minutes
  • Portion size4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 450 g pork tenderloin
  • 2 tsp (10 mL) dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) pepper
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
  • 2 tsp (10 mL) extra-virgin olive oil
  • 450 g sweet potatoes, peeled and cut in 1/2-inch (1 cm) chunks
  • 1 red onion, cut in 3/4-inch (2 cm) chunks
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) sodium-reduced chicken broth
  • 2 zucchinis, cut in 3/4-inch (2 cm) chunks
  • 1 sweet red pepper, cut in 3/4 inch (2 cm) chunks
  • 4 tsp (18 mL) lemon juice
  • Garlic Yogurt Sauce:
  • 1/3 cup (75 mL) 0% plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 small clove garlic, minced

Preparation

  1. Sprinkle pork with 1/2 tsp of the oregano and half each of the pepper and salt.
  2. In large nonstick skillet, heat half of the oil over medium-high heat; brown pork all over, about 5 minutes. Transfer to foil-lined rimmed baking sheet; bake in 425 F (220 C) oven until just a hint of pink remains inside, about 12 minutes. Transfer to cutting board; let stand for 3 minutes before slicing.
  3. Meanwhile, in same pan, heat remaining oil over medium heat; cook sweet potatoes, stirring, until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Stir in onion, garlic and remaining oregano. Cook, stirring often, until onions are slightly softened, about 2 minutes.
  4. Add broth and 1/4 cup water; bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer just until sweet potatoes are tender, about 6 minutes. Add zucchini, red pepper, and remaining pepper and salt; cook, stirring, until zucchini is tender, about 3 minutes. Stir in lemon juice. Transfer to platter; add pork.

Garlic Yogurt Sauce: Stir yogurt with garlic; serve with pork and vegetables.

Source: Canadian Living Recipes

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