Pistachio-Crusted Pork Tenderloin Bruschetta
Courtesy of National Pork Board 18 Servings • 25 Min. Prep Time • 30 Min. Cook Time • 2 Hr. Chill Time| Ingredients |
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| 1 lb. pork tenderloin |
| 3/4 c. fresh parsley leaves, lightly packed |
| 3/4 c. pistachio nuts, OR slivered almonds |
| 2 Tbsp. lemon peel, grated (about 2 lemons) |
| 1/4 tsp. salt |
| 1/4 c. lemon juice, fresh |
| 4 4-oz. mild goat cheese, OR spinach-artichoke cheese spread OR olive tapenade |
| 1/2 24-in.-long baguette, diagonally sliced and lightly toasted |
Directions:
1. Heat oven to 425°F. Place parsley and nuts in blender or food processor container. Cover and blend or process just until crumbly, but not paste like. Transfer mixture to an 18-in.-long piece of waxed paper. Add lemon peel and salt; lightly mix until combined.
2. Place lemon juice in pie plate. Dip pork tenderloin in juice; coat in nut mixture using waxed paper to firmly press nut mixture on pork.
3. Place pork on rack in shallow roasting pan. Roast in heated oven for 20-27 minutes or until internal temperature is 145°F. Cool pork on rack for 20 minutes. Loosely cover with foil and chill for several hours or overnight.
4. To serve, carve pork into 1/2-in.-thick slices. Lightly spread baguette slices with cheese or tapenade. Place pork on top.
* Garnish Suggestions: Dollop tops with additional cheese and/or sprinkle with snipped parsley, chives or green onion; chopped pistachio nuts; long shreds of lemon peel,
* Exploding with flavor. Nuts, parsley and lemon create a savory and attractive "crust" on the pork, and purchased spreads add an unforgettable finish.
* Recipe and photo courtesy of National Pork Board. For more recipes visit:
www.PorkBeInspired.com
Nutrition:
Calories: 119; Total Fat: 6g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 17mg; Total Carbs: 9g; Protein: 8g; Sodium: 146mg;