Spinach, Raisin, Pine Nut, and Garlic-Stuffed Pork Loin

Spinach, Raisin, Pine Nut, and Garlic-Stuffed Pork Loin
Spinach, Raisin, Pine Nut, and Garlic-Stuffed Pork Loin might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe makes 8 servings with 221 calories, 29g of protein, and 9g of fat each. This recipe covers 29% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up spinach, water, garlic cloves, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the pine nuts you could follow this main course with the Pear Cake with Pine Nuts as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, and primal diet.

Instructions

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Preheat oven to 40
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Combine chopped raisins, pine nuts, garlic, spinach, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
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Unroll roast, and trim fat from pork. Slice pork lengthwise, cutting to, but not through, other side. Open the halves, laying pork flat. Slice each half lengthwise, cutting to, but not through, other side, and open flat.
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Place plastic wrap over pork, and flatten to an even thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin.
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Spread spinach mixture down center of pork to within 1/2 inch of sides.
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Roll up pork, jelly-roll fashion, starting with long side.
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Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
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Place bacon over pork. Secure at 2-inch intervals with heavy string.
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Place pork on a rack coated with cooking spray.
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Pour 2 cups water into a shallow roasting pan; place rack in pan. Insert meat thermometer into thickest portion of pork.
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Bake at 400 for 1 hour or until the thermometer registers 160 (slightly pink).
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Place pork on a platter; cover and let stand 10 minutes before slicing.
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Cut into 8 slices; serve warm.
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Note: Each serving provides 91 micrograms of folate.
DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings8
Health Score53
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