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Spicy North African Pork Tenderloin Recipe

Spicy North African Pork Tenderloin Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/4 cup bottled roasted red bell pepper
3 tbsp olive oil, divided
3 tbsp lemon juice, divided
1 tbsp sambal oelek ( ground fresh chile paste)
3/4 tsp kosher salt, divided
1 1/2 tsp ground cumin, divided
1/4 tsp ground coriander
2 garlic cloves
1 cup plain 2% reduced-fat greek yogurt
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
1 (1-lb) pork tenderloin, trimmed

Directions:

Place bell pepper, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons juice, sambal oelek, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, coriander, and garlic in a food processor; process until smooth. Place harissa in a large bowl.
Preheat oven to 425°.
Combine yogurt, mint, 1 tablespoon juice, and 1 teaspoon cumin.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil; swirl to coat. Sprinkle pork with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add pork to pan; cook 6 minutes, browning on all sides. Add pork to harissa, turning to coat. Place pork on a rack in a pan; brush with remaining harissa. Bake at 425° for 11 minutes or until a thermometer registers 145°. Remove from oven; let stand 5 minutes; cut crosswise into 12 slices. Serve with yogurt sauce.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1095.87 Kcal (4588 kJ)
Calories from fat	466.47 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	51.83g	80%
Cholesterol	306.61mg	102%
Sodium	1945.09mg	81%
Potassium	2667.07mg	57%
Total Carbs	25.87g	9%
Sugars	11.86g	47%
Dietary Fiber	8.47g	34%
Protein	119.86g	240%
Vitamin C	96.5mg	161%
Vitamin A	3mg	99%
Iron	376.5mg	2092%
Calcium	448.4mg	45%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	118.61 Kcal (497 kJ)
Calories from fat	50.49 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.61g	80%
Cholesterol	33.18mg	102%
Sodium	210.52mg	81%
Potassium	288.66mg	57%
Total Carbs	2.8g	9%
Sugars	1.28g	47%
Dietary Fiber	0.92g	34%
Protein	12.97g	240%
Vitamin C	10.4mg	161%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	99%
Iron	40.7mg	2092%
Calcium	48.5mg	45%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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