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Dijon-Thyme Pork Tenderloin

A bistro-style pork tenderloin with crisp roasted potatoes, peak-season green beans, and a quick Dijon-thyme pan sauce—all ready in one weeknight-friendly session.

Dijon-Thyme Pork Tenderloin
  • Total time: 45 minutes
  • Servings:
  • Estimated total cost: $12–$15
  • Calories per serving:

Health: About 680 calories per serving, with roughly 50 grams of protein, 40 grams of carbohydrates, and a generous serving of vegetables.

Drink pairing: A light Pinot Noir complements the pork and earthy Dijon-thyme sauce without overwhelming the green beans.

Ingredients

  • Kroger® Fresh Natural Pork Tenderloin
    1 pound $3.99
  • Kroger® Trimmed Green Beans BIG DEAL!
    12 ounces $6.00
  • red potatoes
    12 ounces $1.29
  • shallot
    2 ounces (about 1 small) $4.49
  • olive oil
    2 1/2 tablespoons
  • kosher salt
    1 1/2 teaspoons
  • ground black pepper
    3/4 teaspoon
  • dried thyme
    1/2 teaspoon
  • low-sodium chicken broth
    1/2 cup
  • Dijon mustard
    1 1/2 tablespoons
  • apple cider vinegar
    1 tablespoon
  • unsalted butter
    1 tablespoon
  • The Four Graces Pinot Noir Oregon Red Wine
    1 bottle $25.99

Instructions

  1. Heat the oven to 425°F. Halve 12 ounces red potatoes, toss them with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, and roast cut-side down on a rimmed sheet pan for 15 minutes.

  2. Meanwhile, pat 1 pound pork tenderloin dry and season it with 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat and sear the pork for 6 to 8 minutes, turning to brown all sides.

  3. Trim 12 ounces green beans and toss them with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper. Turn the potatoes, add the beans to the sheet pan, and place both the sheet pan and skillet in the oven; roast for 12 to 15 minutes, until the pork reaches 145°F and the potatoes are tender.

  4. Transfer the roasted 1-pound pork tenderloin to a cutting board and let it rest for 5 minutes while making the sauce.

  5. Return the skillet to medium heat, add 2 ounces minced shallot, and cook for 1 minute. Stir in 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth, 1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, and 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar; simmer for 3 minutes, then remove from the heat and whisk in 1 tablespoon unsalted butter.

  6. Slice the rested 1-pound pork tenderloin and divide it between two plates with 12 ounces roasted red potatoes and 12 ounces roasted green beans; spoon the Dijon-thyme pan sauce over the pork.

Wine picks:

  • The Four Graces Pinot Noir Oregon Red Wine $25.99 1 bottle
  • Erath Pinot Noir Oregon Red Wine $15.99 1 bottle

Why it works: The pork’s delicate richness and earthy thyme pair naturally with Oregon Pinot Noir, while its bright acidity complements the tangy Dijon–cider vinegar sauce and roasted vegetables. The Four Graces offers a more polished, bistro-worthy option; Erath is an excellent value with similarly fresh, savory character.

Moroccan Lamb with Silky Eggplant Couscous

Fragrant spices, deeply browned lamb chops, velvety eggplant, and cooling mint yogurt make this couscous dinner worthy of a special summer evening.

Moroccan Lamb with Silky Eggplant Couscous
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  • Total time: 55 minutes
  • Servings:
  • Estimated total cost: About $29–$34 for 2 servings
  • Calories per serving:

Health: Approximately 950 calories per serving, with about 45 grams of protein and 8 grams of fiber.

Drink pairing: A peppery Syrah complements the rich lamb, warm spices, and caramelized eggplant.

Ingredients

  • Simple Truth® Natural Lamb Loin Chops
    1 lb $17.99
  • Eggplant
    1 medium eggplant (about 1 lb) $3.49
  • Fresh Organic Heirloom Tomato
    8 oz $3.49
  • Trikona Couscous
    5 oz $6.99
  • Garlic
    2 cloves $1.29
  • Mint
    2 tablespoons chopped leaves $1.49
  • Plain Greek yogurt
    1/3 cup
  • Olive oil
    4 1/2 tablespoons
  • Red wine vinegar
    1 tablespoon
  • Ground cumin
    1 teaspoon
  • Smoked paprika
    1 teaspoon
  • Ground coriander
    1/2 teaspoon
  • Ground cinnamon
    1/4 teaspoon
  • Kosher salt
    3 teaspoons
  • Black pepper
    1/2 teaspoon
  • Water
    3/4 cup
  • Charles Smith Wines Boom Boom! Syrah Washington Red Wine
    1 bottle (750 ml) $24.99

Instructions

  1. Cut 1 medium eggplant into 3/4-inch cubes, dice 8 ounces heirloom tomato, mince 2 garlic cloves, and chop 2 tablespoons mint leaves. Stir 1/3 cup Greek yogurt with 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 tablespoon chopped mint, and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt.

  2. Pat 1 pound lamb loin chops dry. Season with 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon coriander, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; let stand for 10 minutes.

  3. While the 1 pound seasoned lamb rests, bring 3/4 cup water and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt to a boil. Stir in 5 ounces couscous, cover, remove from the heat, and stand for 5 minutes; fluff with a fork.

  4. Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium. Add 1 cubed eggplant and 1 teaspoon kosher salt; cook for 8 minutes, stirring frequently. Add 8 ounces diced heirloom tomato, 1 minced garlic clove, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; cook for 4 minutes, then fold in 1 tablespoon chopped mint.

  5. Transfer all of the vegetable mixture to a covered bowl. Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil in the skillet over medium-high, add 1 pound seasoned lamb loin chops, and sear for 4–5 minutes per side, until browned and the centers reach at least 145°F. Rest the 1 pound cooked lamb for 5 minutes.

  6. Divide all of the cooked couscous and all of the eggplant mixture between two warm plates. Top with the rested 1 pound lamb loin chops and spoon over all of the mint-yogurt sauce.

Wine picks:

  • Charles Smith Wines Boom Boom! Syrah Washington Red Wine $24.99 1 bottle (750 ml)
  • Waterbrook Wine Syrah Washington Red Wine $13.99 1 bottle (750 ml)

Why it works: The dish’s browned lamb, smoked paprika, cumin, coriander, and caramelized eggplant call for peppery, full-bodied Syrah. A richer, polished bottle suits the special-occasion presentation, while the second offers a more savory, value-minded alternative.

Blackberry-Glazed Grilled Pork

Smoky grilled pork, jammy summer blackberries, and charred zucchini create a vibrant sweet-savory dinner worthy of a Pacific Northwest cookout.

Blackberry-Glazed Grilled Pork
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  • Total time: 45 minutes
  • Servings:
  • Estimated total cost: $12–$14 for 2 servings
  • Calories per serving:

Health: About 480 calories per serving, with roughly 45 grams of protein and a generous portion of zucchini.

Drink pairing: Pinot Noir echoes the blackberry glaze while staying light enough for the pork and zucchini.

Ingredients

  • Kroger® Fresh Natural Pork Tenderloin
    1 pound $3.99
  • Zucchini
    1 pound $2.69
  • Fresh Blackberries
    6 ounces $4.99
  • Maple syrup
    2 tablespoons
  • Apple cider vinegar
    1½ tablespoons
  • Dijon mustard
    1 tablespoon
  • Garlic
    1 clove $1.29
  • Olive oil
    2 tablespoons
  • Kosher salt
    2 teaspoons
  • Black pepper
    ½ teaspoon
  • Erath Reserve Collection Pinot Noir Oregon Red Wine
    1 bottle (750 ml) $28.99

Instructions

  1. Heat a grill for two-zone medium-high cooking, about 425°F, for 10 minutes. Trim the silver skin from 1 pound pork tenderloin and pat it dry; cut 1 pound zucchini lengthwise into ½-inch planks and mince 1 garlic clove.

  2. Coat 1 pound pork tenderloin with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1¼ teaspoons kosher salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper; let it stand for 10 minutes while the grill finishes heating.

  3. Combine 6 ounces blackberries, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, 1½ tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, and 1 minced garlic clove in a small grill-safe saucepan. Simmer over direct heat for 6–8 minutes, crushing the berries, until glossy and slightly thickened; move the saucepan off the heat.

  4. Grill 1 pound seasoned pork tenderloin over direct heat for 12–16 minutes, turning every 3–4 minutes. Brush it with 3 tablespoons blackberry glaze, move it to indirect heat, cover, and cook for 3 minutes or until the center reaches 145°F.

  5. Transfer 1 pound glazed pork tenderloin to a board and rest it for 8 minutes. Meanwhile, coat 1 pound zucchini planks with 1 tablespoon olive oil, ¾ teaspoon kosher salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper; grill over direct heat for 2–3 minutes per side until striped and crisp-tender.

  6. Slice 1 pound rested pork tenderloin, arrange it beside 1 pound grilled zucchini, and spoon about ½ cup blackberry glaze over the pork for serving.

Wine picks:

  • Erath Reserve Collection Pinot Noir Oregon Red Wine $28.99 1 bottle (750 ml)
  • A to Z Wineworks Pinot Noir Oregon Red Wine $18.99 1 bottle (750 ml)

Why it works: Oregon Pinot Noir is especially apt here: its bright acidity lifts the maple-blackberry glaze, while earthy red-fruit character complements the smoky pork and charred zucchini. The more structured, cellar-worthy Erath Reserve suits the dish’s polished sweet-savory profile; A to Z offers a vibrant, food-friendly alternative with strong Pacific Northwest character.

Shopping list

Aisle 0

  • Eggplant 1 medium eggplant (about 1 lb)
  • Fresh Organic Heirloom Tomato 8 oz
  • Garlic 2 cloves, 1 clove
  • Mint 2 tablespoons chopped leaves
  • Zucchini 1 pound
  • Fresh Blackberries 6 ounces

Aisle 4

  • Trikona Couscous 5 oz

Aisle 101

  • Simple Truth® Natural Lamb Loin Chops 1 lb
  • Kroger® Fresh Natural Pork Tenderloin 1 pound

Aisle 121

  • Charles Smith Wines Boom Boom! Syrah Washington Red Wine 1 bottle (750 ml)
  • Erath Reserve Collection Pinot Noir Oregon Red Wine 1 bottle (750 ml)

Other items

  • Plain Greek yogurt 1/3 cup
  • Olive oil 4 1/2 tablespoons, 2 tablespoons
  • Red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon
  • Ground cumin 1 teaspoon
  • Smoked paprika 1 teaspoon
  • Ground coriander 1/2 teaspoon
  • Ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon
  • Kosher salt 5 teaspoons
  • Black pepper 1/2 teaspoon, ½ teaspoon
  • Water 3/4 cup
  • Maple syrup 2 tablespoons
  • Apple cider vinegar 1½ tablespoons
  • Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon

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