Pork and Zucchini with Orzo
- Kosher salt
- 1 large pork tenderloin (about 1 1/4 pounds)
- 2 zucchini, halved lengthwise and crosswise
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon, plus wedges for serving
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 cup orzo
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil.
- Butterfly the pork: Slice lengthwise down the center, stopping about 1/2 inch before cutting through the meat.
- Open the pork like a book and flatten slightly with your hands.
- Lay a piece of plastic wrap on top and pound with the flat side of a meat mallet or a skillet until 1/2 inch thick.
- Put the pork and zucchini in a large bowl.
- Add 2 tablespoons olive oil, the lemon zest, cumin, coriander, 1 teaspoon salt and the cayenne and toss; let sit 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, add the orzo to the boiling water and cook as the label directs.
- Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Transfer to a bowl; add the tomatoes, parsley, lemon juice, the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt; toss.
- Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium high.
- Grill the pork and zucchini, flipping once, until the pork is cooked through and the zucchini is tender, about 12 minutes for the pork and 14 minutes for the zucchini.
- Slice the pork on an angle and serve with the zucchini, orzo and lemon wedges.
- Photograph by Antonis Achilleos
kosher salt, pork tenderloin, zucchini, extravirgin olive oil, lemon, ground cumin, ground coriander, cayenne pepper, orzo, tomatoes, parsley
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