Garlic-Herb Roast Pork Tenderloin with Parsnip Puree & Kale

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Here we blitz parsnips with milk and butter for a flavorful alternative to mashed potatoes to go with the pork and greens.

Garlic-Herb Roast Pork Tenderloin with Parsnip Puree & Kale
Photo: Photography / Greg DuPree, Styling / Ali Ramee / Christine Keely
Active Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 1 pound parsnips, peeled and sliced

  • 1 cup whole milk

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • ¾ teaspoon salt, divided

  • ¾ teaspoon ground white pepper, divided

  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary

  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced, divided

  • 1 pound pork tenderloin

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

  • 10 cups chopped kale

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F.

  2. Combine parsnips, milk, butter and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer, cover and cook until the parsnips are tender, about 15 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes. Transfer the parsnips and cooking liquid to a food processor and process until smooth. Return the mixture to the pan and cover to keep warm.

  3. Meanwhile, combine rosemary, thyme and 2 cloves garlic on a cutting board. Rub pork with 1 tablespoon oil and roll in the herb mixture. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Heat a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat and add the pork. Cook until browned on all sides, about 4 minutes total (adjust heat as necessary to avoid burning the garlic). Transfer the pan to the oven. Roast until the internal temperature of the pork registers 145°F, 12 to 18 minutes. Transfer the pork to a clean cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes.

  4. While the pork rests, add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the drippings in the pan (remember, the handle will be hot) and return to medium-high heat. Add kale and cook, stirring occasionally, until just wilted, about 5 minutes. Stir in the remaining 1 clove garlic and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper.

  5. Slice the pork and serve with the parsnip puree and kale.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 2022

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

402 Calories
19g Fat
29g Carbs
32g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 3 oz. pork, 3/4 cup kale & 2/3 cup parsnip puree
Calories 402
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 29g 11%
Dietary Fiber 9g 32%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 32g 64%
Total Fat 19g 24%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 95mg 32%
Sodium 586mg 25%
Potassium 1470mg 31%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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