Spicy Apricot-Glazed Pork with Sweet Potatoes and Peppers
Summary
This recipe is healthy, quick and budget-friendly. It makes a tasty meal, complete with nonstarchy vegetables, starchy potatoes, and lean pork tenderloin.
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- Prep time
- 10 min
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- Cook time
- 30 min
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- Servings
- 4 Servings
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- Serving size
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3 oz pork and 2/3 cup vegetable mixture
Ingredients
Ingredients
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pork tenderloin
- 1 lbs
- 454 g
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black pepper
- 1/4 tsp
- 1/4 tsp
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garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp
- 1/2 tsp
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sugar-free apricot preserves
- 1/2 cup
- 1/2 cup
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crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 tsp
- 1/4 tsp
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dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp
- 1/4 tsp
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large sweet potato (peeled and cubed)
- 1
- 1
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large green bell pepper (cut into 1-inch strips)
- 1
- 1
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Directions
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Season the pork with black pepper and garlic powder. Place the pork in a baking dish.
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In a small bowl, mix together the apricot preserves, red pepper flakes, and oregano. Microwave the glaze for 1-2 minutes, until the mixture gets thin and easy to stir. Pour the glaze over pork tenderloin and coat it evenly.
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Spread the sweet potatoes and green peppers around the pork. Bake for 30 minutes or until the pork is done. (When it reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees F).