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Jamaican Jerk Pork Tenderloin with Quinoa Pilaf, Black Beans and Vegetables

This Jamaican Jerk Pork Tenderloin with quinoa pilaf, and black beans and vegetables is the perfect balance of a little spice and a lot of color.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Servings: 1

Ingredients

  • Caribbean jerk seasoning¬1¬tsp
  • Extra virgin olive oil¬1.5¬tsp
  • Pork tenderloin lean¬4.5¬oz
  • quinoa¬0.33¬cup
  • Garlic chopped¬0.5¬tsp
  • Onion chopped¬3¬tbsp
  • Mushrooms sliced¬2¬tbsp
  • water¬0.66¬cup
  • Carrot chopped¬2¬tbsp
  • Black beans canned/cooked¬0.25¬cup
  • Onion green, chopped ¬1¬tbsp
  • Bell pepper green, chopped ¬2¬tbsp
  • Red bell pepper cut in strips¬1¬tbsp
  • Tomatoes diced, unsalted, canned¬1¬tbsp
  • Ground cumin¬0.12¬tsp
  • Black pepper¬0.25¬tsp
  • Oregano dried ¬0.12¬tsp
  • Fruit cocktail canned in juice¬0.75¬cup

Instructions

  • 1. PLEASE NOTE: This recipe requires at least 1 hour of refrigeration that is not reflected in the prep time.
  • 2. Combine seasoning and 1/2 tsp. of oil and rub over pork. Allow to marinate preferably overnight in refrigerator or at least 1 hour.
  • 3. Preheat oven to 325°F.
  • 4. Lightly coat a baking sheet with cooking spray; place marinated pork loin on baking sheet. Cook in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes.
  • 5. To prepare quinoa, thoroughly rinse grains in mesh colander and drain.
  • 6. Heat 1/2 tsp. of olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat and sauté garlic, 2 Tbsp. of onions and mushrooms for 3-4 minutes. Set vegetables aside in a small bowl.
  • 7. In same saucepan, add quinoa and stir grains for 1-2 minutes. Add water and bring to a boil; lower heat to a simmer; cover and cook for about 15 to 20 minutes until all water is absorbed and quinoa is cooked.
  • 8. Stir in vegetable mixture, heating 2-3 more minutes until heated through.
  • 9. Start black beans by heating 1/2 tsp. of olive oil in a sauce pan. Add remaining onions, carrots, green onion, peppers, tomato, cumin, 1/8 tsp. of black pepper and oregano and sauté 4-5 minutes until vegetables are cooked.
  • 10. Remove from heat and combine with drained black beans.
  • 11. Serve jerk pork with quinoa and black beans with vegetables.
  • 12. Complement meal with a fruit cocktail for dessert.