Tunisian-Spiced Pork with Roasted Tomatoes
Smoky, cumin-spiced pork, jammy summer tomatoes, and bright pearl couscous come together in a colorful sheet-pan dinner worthy of date night.
Ingredients
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Kroger® Fresh Natural Pork Tenderloin1 lb $2.99
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Fresh Roma Tomato1 lb $1.49
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Jumbo Sweet Onions1/2 lb $1.19
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Kroger® Pearl Couscous3 oz $2.49
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Garlic2 cloves $0.79
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Fresh Organic Lemon1 $1.29
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Olive oil2 tablespoons
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Tomato paste1 tablespoon
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Ground cumin1 1/2 teaspoons
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Ground coriander1 teaspoon
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Smoked paprika1 teaspoon
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Cayenne pepper1/4 teaspoon
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Kosher salt2 1/4 teaspoons
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Black pepper1/2 teaspoon
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Water3/4 cup
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Organic Italian Parsley1/4 cup $1.99
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 450°F and line a rimmed sheet pan with foil or parchment. Quarter 1 lb Roma tomatoes, cut 1/2 lb sweet onion into wedges, mince 2 garlic cloves, and chop 1/4 cup parsley. From 1 lemon, finely grate 1 teaspoon zest, squeeze 1 tablespoon juice, and cut what remains into 4 wedges.
- Toss the prepared 1 lb Roma tomatoes and 1/2 lb sweet onion on the prepared pan with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; spread them around the edges.
- Mix the prepared 2 minced garlic cloves with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon tomato paste, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon ground coriander, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Pat 1 lb pork tenderloin dry, coat it with the spice paste, and place it in the center of the pan.
- Roast the sheet pan for 18–22 minutes, stirring the 1 1/2 lb vegetables after 12 minutes, until the center of the roast reaches 145°F and the vegetables are tender and caramelized.
- Meanwhile, bring 3/4 cup water, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt to a boil in a small covered saucepan. Stir in 3 oz pearl couscous, cover, and simmer for 9–10 minutes. Remove from the heat and fold in the prepared 1 teaspoon lemon zest, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 1/4 cup chopped parsley.
- Remove the sheet pan from the oven and let the roast rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Divide everything between two plates, spoon the pan juices over the sliced meat, and serve with 2 lemon wedges per plate.
Total time: 45 minutes
Estimated cost: $11–$13 total for 2 servings
Health notes: About 630 calories per serving, with roughly 55 grams of protein, moderate carbohydrates, and a generous portion of vegetables.
Drink pairing: A dry rosé cools the warm spices while complementing the sweet roasted tomatoes and lean pork.