Fennel-Crusted Pork Tenderloin
You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Fennel-Crusted Pork Tenderloin a try. This recipe serves 4. One serving contains 162 calories, 25g of protein, and 5g of fat. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes. If you have pepper, fennel seeds, coriander seeds, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the olive oil you could follow this main course with the Sauteed Banana, Granolan and Yogurt Parfait as a dessert. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, and whole 30 diet.
Instructions
Place fennel and coriander in a spice or coffee grinder; process until coarsely ground.
Place spice mixture in a blender or food processor.
Add 2 tablespoons broth, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, salt, and pepper; process until well-blended.
Slice the pork tenderloin horizontally into 2 equal pieces. Slice each piece of pork lengthwise, cutting to, but not through, other side; open flat. Rub spice mixture over pork.
Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
Add pork; cook 5 minutes on each side or until done.
Remove pork from pan; keep warm.
Add 1/4 cup broth to pan, and cook until liquid almost evaporates, scraping the pan to loosen browned bits.