Rosemary-crusted pork, creamy Parmesan polenta, and balsamic-glazed summer vegetables make this rustic Tuscan dinner feel effortlessly luxurious.
Total time: 40 minutes
Estimated cost: $8–$11
Health notes: About 730 calories per serving, with roughly 55 grams of protein and a generous portion of summer vegetables.
Drink pairing: Chianti’s bright acidity balances the creamy polenta and complements the rosemary, tomatoes, and balsamic.
Details
Ingredients
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Kroger® Fresh Natural Pork Tenderloin1 lb $2.99
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Zucchini12 oz $1.79
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Fresh Roma Tomato8 oz $1.49
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Garlic2 cloves $0.79
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Quick-cooking polenta3/4 cup
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Water3 cups
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Finely grated Parmesan cheese1/3 cup
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Unsalted butter1 tablespoon
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Olive oil1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons
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Balsamic vinegar2 teaspoons
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Dried rosemary1 teaspoon
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Crushed red pepper flakes1/8 teaspoon
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Kosher salt2 3/4 teaspoons
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Black pepper1/2 teaspoon
Instructions
- Cut 1 pound pork tenderloin into 8 equal medallions; season them with 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Slice 12 ounces zucchini into half-moons, dice 8 ounces Roma tomatoes, and mince 2 garlic cloves.
- Bring 3 cups water and 1 teaspoon kosher salt to a boil in a saucepan. Gradually whisk in 3/4 cup quick-cooking polenta; reduce the heat and cook for 6–8 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in 1/3 cup Parmesan and 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, then cover and keep warm.
- Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear all 8 pork medallions for 3–4 minutes per side, until browned and at least 145°F in the centers.
- Transfer all 8 pork medallions to a clean plate and let them rest for 5–8 minutes while cooking the vegetables.
- Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and 12 ounces zucchini to the skillet and cook for 4 minutes. Add 8 ounces Roma tomatoes, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; cook for 3 minutes, then stir in 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar and cook for 1 minute.
- Spoon 1/2 of the finished polenta and 1/2 of the cooked vegetables onto each of 2 plates, then arrange 4 pork medallions over each serving.