Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Butternut Squash Mash and Tarragon Gravy

Name: Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Butternut Squash Mash and Tarragon Gravy
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp agave nectar; 4 servings Freshly ground black pepper; 1 medium butternut squash, cut in half lengthwise, seeds removed; 4 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon; 1 pinch A of ground nutmeg; 454 grams lean pork tenderloin, trimmed of all visible fat; 118 milliliters apple cider or low-fat, low-sodium chicken broth; 4 servings Salt; 118 milliliters unsweetened applesauce; 118 milliliters toasted walnuts, broken into small pieces

Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Butternut Squash Mash and Tarragon Gravy is a gluten free and dairy free main course. This recipe covers 33% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe makes 4 servings with 345 calories, 29g of protein, and 13g of fat each. Head to the store and pick up agave nectar, dijon mustard, pork tenderloin, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the walnuts you could follow this main course with the Pistachio Cake with Walnuts as a dessert.

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F.

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Place the butternut squash, cut side down, on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave on high till the squash is tender, about 12 to 15 minutes.

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Squash

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Meanwhile, heat a large cast-iron skillet over high heat. Season the pork with salt and pepper to taste. When the pan is hot, coat it with the cooking spray.

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Pork

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Add the pork to the pan and sear on all sides, about 3 minutes per side.

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Pork

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Transfer the pork to a baking sheet and continue cooking in the oven till done, about 10 to 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 155°F.

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Remove the baking sheet from the oven, and tent the meat with foil to keep it warm.

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Let the meat rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing.

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In the same pan over medium-low heat, add the applesauce, scraping up any flavorful bits with a wooden spoon.

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Applesauce

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Add the mustard, apple cider, 2 teaspoons agave, and tarragon. Stir continuously until the sauce thickens. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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Apple Cider

Tarragon

Mustard

Agave

Sauce

With a spoon, scoop the flesh of the squash into a medium bowl. Mash the squash with a fork, and add the nutmeg grates and remaining agave. Stir till combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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