Smoky Spanish Pork & Zucchini
Smoky paprika pork roasts on one pan with peak-summer Washington zucchini and sweet Walla Walla onion, finished with a bright Spanish-style sherry glaze.
Ingredients
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Kroger® Fresh Natural Pork Tenderloin12 oz $2.99
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Zucchini12 oz $1.79
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Private Selection® Walla Walla Sweet Onions6 oz $3.99
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Extra-virgin olive oil2 tablespoons
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Smoked paprika1 1/2 teaspoons
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Kosher salt1 teaspoon
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Black pepper1/2 teaspoon
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Sherry vinegar1 tablespoon
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Honey1 teaspoon
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Garlic2 cloves
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 425°F. Pat 12 ounces pork tenderloin dry; cut 12 ounces zucchini into thick half-moons, thinly slice 6 ounces Walla Walla sweet onion, and mince 2 garlic cloves.
- Rub 12 ounces pork tenderloin with 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; place it in the center of a rimmed sheet pan.
- Toss 12 ounces zucchini and 6 ounces Walla Walla sweet onion with 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; spread the vegetables around the pork in one layer.
- Roast 12 ounces pork tenderloin, 12 ounces zucchini, and 6 ounces Walla Walla sweet onion for 12 minutes.
- Stir 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar, 1 teaspoon honey, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika together; brush the mixture over 12 ounces pork tenderloin, turn 12 ounces zucchini and 6 ounces Walla Walla sweet onion, and roast for 8–12 minutes more, until the pork reaches 145°F and the vegetables are browned.
- Rest 12 ounces roasted pork tenderloin for 5 minutes, then slice it and plate with 12 ounces roasted zucchini and 6 ounces roasted Walla Walla sweet onion.
Total time: 45 minutes
Estimated cost: About $6–$8 for 2 servings
Health notes: About 400 calories per serving, with roughly 36 grams of protein and a generous portion of vegetables.
Drink pairing: A medium-bodied Garnacha complements the smoky paprika and sweet roasted onion without overwhelming the lean pork.