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

Mikey Spindler
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I love that this recipe uses fresh spinach and basil. It gives the dish a really bright and flavorful taste.


Kamy Sings
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I've never made pork tenderloin before, but this recipe made it easy. The instructions were clear and concise, and the end result was delicious.


Mansoor Aziz
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I made this recipe for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best pork tenderloin he's ever had.


Farzana Sohail
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion dinner. It's easy to make and always impresses my guests.


Gill Saab
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I was a little hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of spinach, but I'm so glad I did! The spinach and basil really complemented the pork.


Ratol Rahoman
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that it's something a little different than the usual pork tenderloin recipes.


Akankunda Lucky
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Hamza Mazhar
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I'm not a big fan of pork, but I really enjoyed this dish. The spinach and basil stuffing really made it.


Janet Daniel
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover spinach and basil.


Rebel Edits
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I was worried that the pork would be dry, but it was actually really juicy and tender. The stuffing helped to keep it moist.


ZakirGamingYT
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I love that this recipe uses fresh spinach and basil. It gives the dish a really bright and flavorful taste.


DatBoyyy
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I've never made pork tenderloin before, but this recipe made it easy. The instructions were clear and concise, and the end result was delicious.


ADEKOLA ADEOLA
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I made this recipe for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best pork tenderloin he's ever had.


ali solangi
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion dinner. It's easy to make and always impresses my guests.


faizan Hania
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I was a little hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of spinach, but I'm so glad I did! The spinach and basil really complemented the pork.


Riard Islami
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of spinach, basil, and pork is just perfect.


Pendu Larka
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The pork was cooked perfectly and the stuffing was delicious.


Kirabo Joseline
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This spinach and basil stuffed pork tenderloin was a hit with my family! The meat was juicy and flavorful, and the stuffing was perfectly balanced.