Spice-Rubbed Pork with Quinoa
 
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Difficulty: Easy
Est. Cost: $17
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • Kosher salt
  • 2 pork tenderloins (1¾ pounds total), halved crosswise
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
  • 1½ cups canned corn, drained
  • 2 scallions, thinly sliced
  • Freshly ground pepper
  • Jarred salsa verde, for serving
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Combine the paprika, red pepper flakes, cumin and 2 teaspoons salt in a shallow dish. Rub the pork all over with the olive oil, then roll in the spice mixture to coat. Transfer to a roasting pan and roast until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the meat registers 145 degrees F, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest, 5 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the quinoa and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and fluff with a fork. Toss with the corn, scallions, and salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Slice the pork and drizzle with olive oil. Serve with the quinoa and salsa verde.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 512 Fat: 17 g Saturated fat: 4 g Carbohydrates: 42 g Sodium: 1,060 mg Fiber: 5 g Protein: 47 g Cholesterol: 111 mg
Recipe by The Amiable Cooks at https://theamiablecooks.com/spice-rubbed-pork-with-quinoa/