Best 8 Spinach Pork Tenderloin Recipes

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Spinach and pork tenderloin are a delicious and healthy combination that can be prepared in a variety of ways. The tender pork tenderloin is wrapped in flavorful spinach, and the dish can be baked, grilled, or pan-fried. The result is a juicy, flavorful meal that is sure to please everyone at the table.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SPINACH-STUFFED PORK TENDERLOIN



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Here's my favorite roast recipe, complete with an easy lesson on how to butterfly and stuff the meat with mouthwatering filling. Just follow the directions and refer to the how-to-photos.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pork tenderloin (about 1 pound)
1/2 teaspoon celery salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
4 slices provolone cheese
2 cups fresh spinach
2 thin slices deli ham (1/2 ounce each)

Steps:

  • Cut a lengthwise slit down the center of the tenderloin to within 1/2 in. of bottom. Open tenderloin so it lies flat. On each half, make another, lengthwise slit down the center to within 1/2 in. of bottom; cover with plastic wrap. Flatten to 1/4-in. thickness. Remove plastic wrap; sprinkle pork with 1/4 teaspoon celery salt, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Layer with the cheese, spinach and ham. Press down gently., Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side. Tie the roast at 1-1/2-inch to 2-inch intervals with kitchen string. Sprinkle with remaining celery salt, garlic powder and pepper. Place on a rack in a shallow baking pan., Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 25-30 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Transfer to a serving platter. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 87mg cholesterol, Sodium 588mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

SPINACH AND BASIL-STUFFED PORK TENDERLOIN



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A fancy entrée for six, finished in an hour!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
1 large clove garlic, minced
1 box (9 oz) frozen spinach, thawed, well drained
1/3 cup chopped fresh or 4 1/2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 egg
2 pork tenderloins (1 1/2 lb)
1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
1 large clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. In 8-inch skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add 1 minced clove of garlic; cook and stir 30 to 60 seconds or until garlic is tender. Remove from heat. Stir in remaining stuffing ingredients.
  • Butterfly each pork tenderloin by making lengthwise cut 3/4 of the way through, being careful not to cut tenderloin into 2 pieces. Open each tenderloin and lay flat. If desired, sprinkle cut sides of each with salt and pepper.
  • Spread stuffing evenly over cut side of 1 tenderloin. Place second tenderloin, cut side down, over stuffing (to ensure even cooking, place wide end of 1 tenderloin at narrow end of the other). Tie at intervals with cotton string.
  • In small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon oil, 1 minced clove of garlic and the fennel seed. Brush tenderloin with oil mixture; place on rack in shallow roasting pan.
  • Bake uncovered 35 to 45 minutes or until pork has slight blush of pink in center and meat thermometer inserted in center of pork reads 160°F. Remove string before cutting into slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 180 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g

STUFFED PORK TENDERLOIN - WITH SPINACH, PROSCIUTTO AND PROVOLONE



Stuffed Pork Tenderloin - With Spinach, Prosciutto and Provolone image

Stuffed pork tenderloin, so juicy and tender! This has a wonderful flavor, all blending together to make the perfect stuffed tenderloin. It will look like you have been working in the kitchen for hours, this has such a beautiful presentation. Serve with s'mashed garlic potatoes and a green salad.

Provided by Jb Tyler

Categories     Pork

Time 1h35m

Yield 8 slices, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pork tenderloin, about 10 oz
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
4 slices prosciutto
4 slices provolone cheese
1/2 cup spinach, chopped
2 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1 teaspoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Cut the Tenderloin almost in half lengthwise and put between pieces of wax paper and pound out until it is larger and flatter. Season with Salt and Pepper then olive oil and minced garlic. Top with slices of prosciutto, overlap slightly if necesary. Top prosciutto with slices of provolone, and spinach then sun-dried tomatoes. Start at one long edge and roll up, tucking all the goodies inside, tie with cooking string. Brown in olive oil and put into oven - 350 degrees for about an hour and 15 minute.

PORK TENDERLOIN WITH GARLIC-ORANGE VINAIGRETTE AND SAUTEED SPINACH



Pork Tenderloin with Garlic-Orange Vinaigrette and Sauteed Spinach image

A company-worthy meal doesn't have to take hours. Here, quick-cooking spinach and a no-cook vinaigrette dress up a pork tenderloin.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 tablespoons olive oil
2 pork tenderloins (about 1 pound each), trimmed and patted dry
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
1 garlic clove
4 bunches flat-leaf spinach (about 2 pounds total), thick stems removed, washed well

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium; season pork with salt and pepper. Add pork to skillet, and cook, turning occasionally, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in thickest part registers 145 degrees, 20 to 25 minutes (reduce heat if pork browns too quickly). Transfer pork to a plate, and cover loosely with aluminum foil; let rest 5 to 10 minutes (reserve skillet).
  • Meanwhile, in a blender, combine orange juice, mustard, honey, garlic, and 2 tablespoons oil. Season with salt and pepper, and blend until smooth; set vinaigrette aside.
  • In reserved skillet (if bottom of skillet is blackened, use a new one), heat remaining tablespoon oil over high. Add as much spinach as will fit; toss until wilted, adding more spinach as there is room, 3 to 5 minutes total. Drain off excess liquid, and season spinach with salt and pepper. Slice pork and drizzle with vinaigrette; serve with spinach.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 461 g, Fat 22 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 53 g

SPINACH PORK TENDERLOIN



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Stuffed with fresh spinach and artichoke hearts, these pork slices look fancy enough for guests. -Linda Rae Lee of San Francisco, California.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups torn fresh baby spinach
1/2 cup frozen artichoke hearts, thawed and chopped
1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1 pork tenderloin (1 pound)
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/8 teaspoon pepper
SAUCE:
1/2 cup thawed apple-cranberry juice concentrate
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar

Steps:

  • In a large cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, cook the spinach in 1/4 cup water over medium heat for 3-4 minutes or until wilted; drain well. In a large bowl, combine the spinach, artichokes, Parmesan cheese and rosemary; set aside., Cut a lengthwise slit down center of tenderloin to within 1/2 in. of bottom. Open meat so it lies flat; cover with plastic wrap. Flatten to 1/4-in. thickness; remove plastic. Sprinkle meat with 1/4 teaspoon salt; top with spinach mixture. , Close meat; tie with kitchen string and secure ends with toothpicks. Sprinkle with pepper and remaining salt. Place in skillet. Bake at 425° for 15 minutes., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the sauce ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Pour over the meat. Bake until a thermometer reads 145°, 10 minutes longer. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing. Discard toothpicks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 485mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

PORK TENDERLOIN STUFFED WITH SPINACH AND BLUEBERRIES



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WOW!! So delicious - I'm sure you will all enjoy it - I found this recipe in a local magazine - Saltscapes -

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories     Pork

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pork tenderloin (medium-sized)
16 leaves Baby Spinach
2 ounces hazelnuts, chopped
2 ounces wild blueberries
2 ounces cream cheese
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
coarse sea salt
ground pepper
olive oil

Steps:

  • Trim the tenderloin and remove a bit of the tail part where it is thinner. Cut the tenderloin in half. Butterfly each piece lengthwise about 1/2-inch, then do the same the opposite way. This will give you two flat pieces.
  • Lay half the spinach on each piece of meat. Add half the hazelnuts,then half the blueberries to each piece; then split the cream cheese in two and with your hand; make flat discs to place on top of the ingredients. Then roll tenderloin back up nice and tight without losing any of the stuffing.
  • Rub Dijon mustard on the outside; sprinkle with salt and pepper. In a frying pan, heat the olive oil and sear the tenderloins for two minutes on each side.
  • Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake in a preheated 350F oven for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes, cut 4 times on the bias and serve.
  • This dish can be accompanied with a warmed blueberry jam.

HERBS DE PROVENCE PORK TENDERLOIN WITH BOW TIE PASTA AND SPINACH



HERBS DE PROVENCE PORK TENDERLOIN WITH BOW TIE PASTA AND SPINACH image

Categories     Pork     Roast     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Healthy

Yield 4 sservings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pork tenderloin
1Tbs Herbs de Provence
1/2- 1 tsp sea salt
fresly ground black pepper
2 Tbs olive oil
1 box of bow tie pasta
1-2 bunchs of fresh spinach(rinsed and torn into pieces)
Opt: For the sauce- Wondra flour. chicken broth or water and 2 Tbs butter

Steps:

  • Rub the pork with a mixture of salt, pepper, and herbs de provence. Heat the oil till very hot then add the pork and sear on all sides. Remove the meat from the pan and wrap in foil. Place the pork in a pre-heated oven( 400 degrees) for 20 minutes. Remve from the oven and let the meat rest while cooking the pasta. Prepare the bow tie pasta accordinig to the directions on the box. Before draing the pasta, add the fresh spinach to the collander that you are going to drain the pasta in and then drain the pasta over the spinach. This cooks the spinach perfectly. To serve: Slice the tenderloin into slices on the diagonal and arrange along side the pasta and spinach. Note: you can make a light sauce by adding the liquid fron the foil packet to the pan you seared the meat in and thicken sliightly with a slurry of Wondra and chicken broth. You may round the flavor of the sauce by addiing 2Tbs butter to the thickened sauce.

SPINACH STUFFED PORK TENDERLOIN



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Make and share this Spinach Stuffed Pork Tenderloin recipe from Food.com.

Provided by rmanuele

Categories     Pork

Time 50m

Yield 4 248 calories, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb pork tenderloin
1/2 teaspoon celery salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
4 slices provolone cheese
2 cups fresh spinach
4 thin slices prosciutto

Steps:

  • Cut a lengthwise slit down the center of the tenderloin to within 1/2 inches of bottom. Open tenderloin so it lies flat. On each half, make another lengthwise slit down the center to within 1/2 inches of the bottom; cover with plastic wrap.
  • Flatten to 1/4 inches thickness. Remove plastic wrap; sprinkle with 1/4 tsp celery salt,1/4 tsp garlic powder and 1/4 tsp pepper. Layer with cheese, spinach and ham. Press down gently.
  • Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side. Tie the roast at 1 1/2 inches to 2 inches intervals with kitchen string. Sprinkle with remaining celery salt, garlic powder and pepper. Place on a rack in a shallow roasting pan.
  • Bake uncovered, at 425 for 30 minutes or meat thermometer reads 160. Transfer to a serving platter. Let stand 10 minute before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.9, Fat 11.5, SaturatedFat 6.1, Cholesterol 93.1, Sodium 316.4, Carbohydrate 1.6, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.2, Protein 31.1

Tips:

  • For a flavorful and juicy pork tenderloin, choose a tenderloin that is about 1 pound in weight and has a good amount of marbling.
  • To ensure that the pork tenderloin is cooked evenly, use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature. The pork is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • If you don't have a meat thermometer, you can also tell if the pork is done by cutting into it. The pork is done when the juices run clear.
  • Let the pork tenderloin rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving. This will help the juices redistribute throughout the meat, resulting in a more tender and flavorful dish.
  • Serve the pork tenderloin with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables,mashed potatoes, or a salad.

Conclusion:

Pork tenderloin is a versatile and delicious cut of meat that can be cooked in a variety of ways. With its mild flavor and tender texture, pork tenderloin is perfect for a variety of dishes, from simple weeknight meals to elegant dinner parties. Whether you are roasting, grilling, or pan-frying pork tenderloin, there are a few key tips to keep in mind to ensure that you end up with a perfectly cooked dish. By choosing a good quality pork tenderloin, cooking it to the proper temperature, and letting it rest before serving, you can create a delicious and memorable meal that everyone will enjoy.

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