KetoRoasted Pork Tenderloin with Salsa Verde & Balsamic Carrots

5.0(234 reviews)
3,528 views
2.91g
Net Carbs
70m
Total Time
Beginner
Difficulty
8
Servings

About This Recipe

Are you ready for a culinary journey into the heart of Mexican flavor, all while adhering to the guidelines of your keto diet? Then prepare yourself for a gastronomic delight: Keto Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Salsa Verde & Balsamic Carrots. This recipe brings together the robust flavors of a special spice rub, which involves chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, paprika and coriander seed, creating an explosive flavor profile for the pork tenderloin. The bright, tangy salsa verde, an authentic Mexican sauce, ties the dish together, while the balsamic carrots provide a sweet and tangy balance. The resulting combination introduces a delightful medley of tastes and textures to your palate.


Taking a dive into the second layer of flavors, the carrots roasted with sea salt and a drizzle of aged balsamic vinegar not only add a beautiful color to the dish but also an interesting textural contrast to the succulent pork. If you're a cooking enthusiast who enjoys exploring with ingredients and flavors while keeping things low-carb and high on taste, this dish is perfectly aligned with your requirements. In fact, you can even find Keto Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Salsa Verde & Balsamic Carrots in your keto mobile app, for those who like to keep their recipes handy and digital.


What makes this dish special is the flexibility it offers in terms of serving options. Whether you choose to make it a main course for a family dinner, an impressive dish for a gathering, or simply an adventurous Friday night experimentation, Keto Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Salsa Verde & Balsamic Carrots promises to deliver excellent results every time. Best of all, this recipe is as simple to create as it is flavoursome, ensuring you enjoy not just the finished product, but the cooking process itself.


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Ingredients

spice rub
SPICE RUB
salt
1 teaspoon salt
chili powder
½ teaspoon chili powder
garlic powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
paprika
1 teaspoon paprika
ground coriander seed
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander seed
carrots
CARROTS
carrots
2 large carrots, sliced
olive oil
2 tablespoons olive oil
sea salt
½ teaspoon sea salt
aged balsamic vinegar
1 ½ tablespoons aged balsamic vinegar
salsa verde
SALSA VERDE
cilantro leaves
Handful of fresh cilantro leaves
parsley leaves
Handful of fresh parsley leaves
garlic
2 cloves of garlic
juice of lemon
Juice of ½ lemon
baby capers
1 tablespoon of baby capers
olive oil
1/2 cup olive oil
salt
Generous pinch of salt
pork loin
1 Large pork loin
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Directions

Preheat the oven to 350°

Cut the pork loin into two halves. Place the pork on a cutting board and cover evenly with the spice rub. Use your fingers to press it in on all sides. Set aside.

Coat the carrots in olive oil and scatter on a flat oven tray. Place in the oven, middle tray, for 12 minutes.

Heat coconut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the pork halves and cook for 3 minutes on each side, turning over 4 times

(back, front and two sides) – a total of 12 minutes.

Then transfer the pre-cooked pork to an oven tray with the carrots. Place them in the middle and move the carrots to the side. This is the time to turn over the carrots, if needed. Cook together for 10 more minutes at 400°

While the pork and carrots are cooking, prepare the salsa verde.

Place all ingredients in a food processor or a small blender and process into smooth, pesto like consistency. You can also chop all ingredients finely with a knife and combine in a small bowl. Set aside

Remove the pork from the oven and transfer to a cutting board. Cover loosely with foil and rest for 5 minutes.

Push the carrots close together on the tray. Sprinkle evenly with salt and drizzle with the balsamic. Place back in the oven for 2-3 minutes to caramelize slightly.

Slice the pork and drizzle with a few tablespoons of salsa verde. Serve with a side salad, roasted carrots and extra salsa.

Salsa verde will keep for 2-3 weeks in an airtight, clean jar.

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Nutrition Facts

Per 8 servings
Calories
300
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20.11g
12%
Saturated Fat 5.88g
29%
Cholesterol 172.86mg
58%
Sodium 894.59mg
37%
Total Carbohydrate 4.75g
12%
Dietary Fiber 1.84g
7%
Included Sugar 0.44g
Net Carbohydrates 2.91g
15%
Key metric for ketogenic diet
Protein 18.66g
25%
Vitamin D 1.1mcg
6%
Calcium 68.18mg
5%
Iron 2.82mg
16%
Potassium 1397.97mg
56%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
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Keto-Friendly
Values calculated based on ketogenic diet guidelines emphasizing low carbs, moderate protein, and high healthy fats.