Pork Tenderloin with Sauteed Beet Greens and Roasted Beets
- 2 bunches beets (3 to 4 pounds with greens), greens separated and chopped, washed, and drained with some water left clinging (about 9 cups greens)
- 2 pork tenderloins (about 1 1/4 pounds)
- Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons plus 1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
- 2 garlic cloves, smashed
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted (page 53)
- Preheat oven to 400F.
- Loosely wrap beets in a 12-by-20-inch piece of parchment, then wrap packet in foil.
- Place on a rimmed baking sheet and cook until easily pierced with the tip of a sharp knife, 35 to 45 minutes.
- When cool enough to handle, rub off skins with paper towels.
- Reserve 1 beet; halve and slice remaining beets.
- Season pork all over with 2 teaspoons salt, dividing evenly, and pepper.
- Place on a rimmed baking sheet and roast until an instantread thermometer inserted in middle reaches 138F, 14 to 16 minutes.
- Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 10 minutes before slicing thinly.
- Meanwhile, process the reserved whole beet with 1 tablespoon oil in a food processor until smooth.
- Pass through a fine sieve lined with cheesecloth into a small bowl (to yield 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon juice); discard solids.
- Add mustard, 2 teaspoons vinegar, and 2 tablespoons oil; whisk to combine.
- In a large skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil over medium.
- Cook garlic, stirring, until fragrant and golden, about 1 minute.
- Add beet greens and 1 teaspoon salt; season with pepper.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until greens are wilted and tender, 2 to 4 minutes.
- Remove from heat, and discard garlic.
- Add sliced beets and re maining 1 tablespoon vinegar, and toss to combine.
- Sprinkle with pine nuts.
- To serve, drizzle beet vinaigrette on each of four plates, dividing evenly, then top with pork and beet greens.
- (Per Serving)
- Calories: 553
- Saturated Fat: 4.3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Cholesterol: 111mg
- Carbohydrates: 43.2g
- Protein: 44.6g
- Sodium: 1208mg
- Fiber: 14.5g
bunches beets, pork, salt, extravirgin olive oil, mustard, redwine vinegar, garlic, pine nuts
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/pork-tenderloin-with-sauteed-beet-greens-and-roasted-beets-394184 (may not work)