Careme Recipes

Location: Smith's - Montecito Marketplace (7130 N Durango Dr)

Tovala Tray Orange-Ginger Pork Medallions with Butternut Squash + Green Beans

Tovala-friendly version of the same flavor idea: pork tenderloin medallions roast quickly with an orange-ginger glaze, alongside butternut squash and green beans on a single tray.

Ingredients

  • Pork Tenderloin Boneless (Whole) (sale item: PORK) 12 oz–1 lb, cut into 6 medallions $3.99 (sale) per 1 lb
  • Butternut squash (in-season) 10–12 oz, cut into 3/4-inch cubes (or use Fresh Cut Butternut Squash Cubed 12 oz) $1.49 per 1 lb
  • Fresh green beans 6–8 oz, trimmed $2.49 per 1 lb
  • Navel orange (in-season citrus) 1 (zest + 3 tbsp juice) (available)
  • Organic ginger root 1 tsp grated $3.99 per 1 lb
  • Garlic 2 cloves, minced (Simple Truth Organic Garlic Bulbs $1.99/3 ct)
  • Soy sauce 1 tbsp
  • Dijon mustard 1 tsp
  • Honey or brown sugar 1 tsp
  • Olive oil 1–2 tbsp total
  • Salt & black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Tovala setup: Use the sheet tray with the rack removed. Lightly oil the tray or line with foil (if your model allows).
  2. Prep vegetables: Toss squash with 2 tsp oil, salt, pepper. Place on the tray in a single layer. Toss green beans with 1 tsp oil + pinch of salt; place beside squash.
  3. Prep pork: Cut tenderloin into 6 medallions (about 1.5 inches thick). Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Make glaze: Mix orange zest + 3 tbsp orange juice + ginger + garlic + soy + Dijon + honey.
  5. Add pork + glaze: Nestle pork medallions on the tray. Spoon/brush glaze over the pork (save a little to finish if you like).
  6. Cook (typical Tovala approach): Cook on a Roast/High-heat cycle until pork hits 145°F (usually ~12–18 min depending on model/thickness). If your Tovala supports stages, start with veggies 5 min, then add pork and continue.
  7. Finish: Rest pork 3–5 min. Spoon any tray juices over pork and veggies. (If sauce seems thin, just reduce it quickly in a small pan on the stove 1–2 min.)

Health notes: Balanced high-protein + high-fiber meal. Use minimal oil and skip butter to keep it lighter.

Drink pairing: Dry Riesling or Sauvignon Blanc.

Tovala Tray Citrus-Garlic Shrimp with Roasted Red Potatoes + Asparagus

A true “Tovala tray” meal: shrimp roast fast and stay juicy, while baby potatoes and asparagus/celery-roasted veg cook alongside. Citrus and herbs keep it bright for late February.

Ingredients

  • Kroger® Jumbo Shrimp Cooked Peeled & Deveined Tail On (sale item) OR raw shrimp 10–12 oz shrimp, thawed (raw preferred if available; if cooked, add later) $8.99 (sale) per 12 oz (frozen cooked)
  • Simple Truth Organic® Gourmet Red Potatoes (sale item) 12–16 oz, halved $3.50 (sale) per 24 oz
  • Organic Green Asparagus (season starts around late winter/early spring; commonly good now) 8–10 oz, trimmed $4.99 per 1 lb
  • Lemon juice 1 tbsp $2.99 (Pompeii)
  • Navel orange 1 (2 tbsp juice + zest optional) (available)
  • Garlic 2 cloves, minced
  • Olive oil 1.5 tbsp
  • Salt, pepper, chili flakes (optional) to taste
  • Optional: parsley or basil 1–2 tbsp chopped

Instructions

  1. Tovala setup: Use sheet tray, lightly oiled.
  2. Start potatoes: Toss halved red potatoes with 1 tbsp oil, salt, pepper. Place cut-side down on tray. Cook on a Roast/High-heat cycle for ~10–12 minutes first (or Stage 1).
  3. Add asparagus: Toss asparagus with 1/2 tbsp oil + pinch of salt. Add to tray and continue cooking ~6–10 minutes until potatoes are tender and asparagus is browned at tips.
  4. Add shrimp at the right time: - If RAW shrimp: Toss with garlic, lemon juice, orange juice, salt, pepper, chili flakes. Add for the last ~5–7 minutes until just opaque. - If COOKED shrimp: Add for only the last ~2–3 minutes to warm through (so it doesn’t turn rubbery).
  5. Finish: Sprinkle herbs. Taste and brighten with extra lemon/orange if needed. Serve straight from the tray.

Health notes: Lean protein and lots of vegetables. Keep butter minimal; use olive oil + lemon/orange instead.

Drink pairing: Sauvignon Blanc or sparkling wine (Brut).

Tovala Tray Burgers with Roasted Russet Wedges + Garlicky Mushrooms

Tovala-friendly “burger night” without the flare-ups: roast or broil patties on the tray, roast potato wedges alongside, and top with quick garlic mushrooms made on the stove (or roast them too).

Ingredients

  • Simple Truth® 85/15 Natural 100% Grass-Fed Beef Burgers (sale item) 2 patties $10.99 (sale) per 4 ct / 21.3 oz
  • Kroger® Russet Potatoes (sale item) 1 large russet (10–12 oz), cut into wedges $1.99 (sale) per 5 lb
  • Simple Truth Organic® Whole Baby Bella Mushrooms (sale item) 8 oz, sliced $3.50 (sale) per 8 oz
  • Organic spinach 2 cups (optional, for topping) $2.79
  • Garlic 1–2 cloves, minced
  • Olive oil 1–2 tbsp
  • Buns or butter lettuce 2 buns or 6–8 lettuce leaves
  • Salt & black pepper to taste
  • Optional: cheese slices 2 slices

Instructions

  1. Tovala setup: Use sheet tray; lightly oil. If you have the rack, you can place burgers on rack over tray to let fat drip (less splatter).
  2. Roast potatoes first: Toss wedges with 1 tbsp oil, salt, pepper. Place on tray. Roast/High-heat ~12 minutes.
  3. Add burgers: Season patties with salt and pepper. Add to tray (or rack). Continue cooking ~8–12 minutes depending on thickness, flipping once if your model doesn’t brown evenly. Add cheese during last 1–2 minutes if using.
  4. Mushrooms (two options): - Stove (best browning): Sauté mushrooms in a pan with a little oil, salt, pepper; add garlic at end. - Tovala tray (easier): Toss sliced mushrooms with a drizzle of oil, salt, pepper; add to tray for the last ~6–8 minutes, stirring once halfway.
  5. Optional spinach: Toss onto hot mushrooms for 30 seconds to wilt (or use fresh).
  6. Assemble: Serve burgers on buns or lettuce, topped with garlicky mushrooms (and spinach). Serve with roasted wedges.

Health notes: Portion-controlled, high protein. Keep toppings veggie-forward; choose whole-grain buns or lettuce wraps.

Drink pairing: Pinot Noir (light-to-medium) or a fruity Grenache.

Shopping list
  • Pork Tenderloin Boneless (Whole) (sale item: PORK) 12 oz–1 lb, cut into 6 medallions
  • Butternut squash (in-season) 10–12 oz, cut into 3/4-inch cubes (or use Fresh Cut Butternut Squash Cubed 12 oz)
  • Fresh green beans 6–8 oz, trimmed
  • Navel orange (in-season citrus) 1 (zest + 3 tbsp juice)
  • Organic ginger root 1 tsp grated
  • Garlic 2 cloves, minced, 2 cloves, minced, 1–2 cloves, minced
  • Soy sauce 1 tbsp
  • Dijon mustard 1 tsp
  • Honey or brown sugar 1 tsp
  • Olive oil 1–2 tbsp total, 1.5 tbsp, 1–2 tbsp
  • Salt & black pepper to taste, to taste
  • Kroger® Jumbo Shrimp Cooked Peeled & Deveined Tail On (sale item) OR raw shrimp 10–12 oz shrimp, thawed (raw preferred if available; if cooked, add later)
  • Simple Truth Organic® Gourmet Red Potatoes (sale item) 12–16 oz, halved
  • Organic Green Asparagus (season starts around late winter/early spring; commonly good now) 8–10 oz, trimmed
  • Lemon juice 1 tbsp
  • Navel orange 1 (2 tbsp juice + zest optional)
  • Salt, pepper, chili flakes (optional) to taste
  • Optional: parsley or basil 1–2 tbsp chopped
  • Simple Truth® 85/15 Natural 100% Grass-Fed Beef Burgers (sale item) 2 patties
  • Kroger® Russet Potatoes (sale item) 1 large russet (10–12 oz), cut into wedges
  • Simple Truth Organic® Whole Baby Bella Mushrooms (sale item) 8 oz, sliced
  • Organic spinach 2 cups (optional, for topping)
  • Buns or butter lettuce 2 buns or 6–8 lettuce leaves
  • Optional: cheese slices 2 slices

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