Tunisian-Spiced Pork with Roasted Tomatoes
Harissa-inspired pork tenderloin roasts beside peak-summer Roma tomatoes and sweet onion, with bright lemon couscous for a practical Tunisian-style dinner.
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It scored 7/10, below our 8/10 retry mark.
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 salt1 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 and cut 1/2 lb sweet onion into wedges. Toss them on the prepared pan with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, then spread them around the edges.
- Mince 2 garlic cloves and mix 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, 1/2 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 its contents around the edges after 12 minutes, until the center of the roast reaches 145°F and the vegetables are soft and lightly 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; zest and juice 1 lemon, chop 1/4 cup parsley, and fold both into the saucepan.
- Remove the sheet pan from the oven and let the roast rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Divide the lemony grains, roasted vegetables, and sliced meat between two plates, spooning the pan juices over the top.
Total time: 40 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 plenty of summer vegetables.
Drink pairing: A dry rosé complements the warm spices and sweet roasted tomatoes without overwhelming the lean pork.