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

  • Kroger® Fresh Natural Pork Tenderloin
    12 oz $2.99
  • Zucchini
    12 oz $1.79
  • Private Selection® Walla Walla Sweet Onions
    6 oz $3.99
  • Extra-virgin olive oil
    2 tablespoons
  • Smoked paprika
    1 1/2 teaspoons
  • Kosher salt
    1 teaspoon
  • Black pepper
    1/2 teaspoon
  • Sherry vinegar
    1 tablespoon
  • Honey
    1 teaspoon
  • Garlic
    2 cloves

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Roast 12 ounces pork tenderloin, 12 ounces zucchini, and 6 ounces Walla Walla sweet onion for 12 minutes.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.