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Pork Mignons With French Applesauce

Consider doubling the sauce to serve over whole-wheat pancakes, or eat all alone for dessert

Recipe Source: Deliciously Healthy Dinners
Prep time Cook time Yields Serving Size
15 minutes 25 minutes 4 servings 2 pork rounds, ½ C applesauce

Ingredients

1 pair pork tenderloins (about 2 lb)

¼ tsp salt

⅛ tsp ground black pepper

2 medium apples, rinsed and cored, but not peeled (try Golden Delicious or Rome)

2 Tbsp dark seedless raisins

2 Tbsp walnuts, broken into coarse pieces

½ tsp cinnamon

Cooking spray

Photograph of the completed recipe.
calories 250
Total fat 9 g
Saturated fat 3 g
Cholesterol 80 mg
Sodium 200 mg
Total fiber 3 g
Protein 26 g
Carbohydrates 15 g
Potassium 513 mg

Directions

  • 1
    Preheat oven broiler on high temperature, with the rack 3 inches from heat source.
  • 2
    Cover broiler pan with aluminum foil for easy cleanup. Spray foil lightly with cooking spray. Set aside.
  • 3
    Cut 8 slices (pork rounds), each 1½ inches thick, from the center of the pair of pork tenderloins. Refrigerate or freeze the ends for another use. Place pork rounds on the foil-covered broiler pan. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Set aside a few minutes while broiler heats.
  • 4
    Meanwhile, heat ½ cup water to boiling in a medium nonstick pan. Slice cored apples from top to bottom in ¼-inch wide pieces. Add apples, raisins, walnuts, and cinnamon to boiling water. Reduce heat to medium. Cover. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until apples are soft and easily pierced with a fork. Set aside until pork is cooked.
  • 5
    Broil pork tenderloins for 5–10 minutes per side (for a minimum internal temperature of 160 °F).
  • 6
    To serve, place two pork rounds on each dinner plate. Top with one-fourth of the applesauce.

Tip: Delicious with rice and a side of Cinnamon-Glazed Baby Carrots.

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