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Mary Bergen
Rancho dos Rios
Ojai, California
Born a city girl, she converted to country life after her family bought Ranchos dos Rios, their 800-acre ranch, in 1957. Her father dedicated 100 acres to California Avocados in 1972. Mary formed a profound connection with nature on the ranch that ultimately became...
ROASTED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH AVOCADO AND APRICOT SAUCE
Categories
- Entrees
This recipe is
- Low Sodium
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Low in Sodium
Less than 140 mg of sodium per serving.
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Low Fat
5% DV or less (10g of a 2,000 calorie diet).
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Low Calorie
Less than 40 calories per serving.
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Kid-Friendly
Kids can prepare.
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Vegan
Vegan or total vegetarian diet includes only foods from plants: fruits, vegetables, beans, peas, grains, seeds, and nuts.
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Preparation
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Cook Time
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Recipe Provided By the California Avocado Commission
Tender roast pork topped with a delicious avocado and apricot sauce.
Ingredients
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1.000
1
(3/4-lb.) boneless pork tenderloin
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0.000
Garlic powder
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0.000
White pepper
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2.000
2
Tbsp.
apricot spreadable fruit or jam
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2.000
2
Tbsp.
apricot nectar
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3.000
3
green onions, sliced diagonally
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0.500
½
Tbsp.
butter
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0.333
⅓
cup
dry wine
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0.250
¼
tsp.
paprika
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0.250
¼
tsp.
ground ginger
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1.000
1
Tbsp.
cornstarch
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1.000
1
ripe, Fresh California Avocado, peeled, seeded and thickly sliced
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1.000
1
(8-oz.) can unpeeled apricot halves, drained (liquid reserved) and cut in half
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1.000
1
cup
cooked rice
Instructions
- Lightly sprinkle pork with garlic powder and pepper.
- Place pork on rack in aluminum foil-lined shallow baking pan.
- To make glaze, combine apricot spread with first measure of apricot nectar.
- Brush all sides of pork with some of the glaze.
- Roast at 425 degrees F for 30 to 35 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F on meat thermometer.
- Brush with remaining glaze several times during cooking. Let roast stand while preparing sauce.
- In a non-stick skillet, sauté green onions in butter for 1 minute.
- Add remaining apricot nectar, wine, paprika and ginger; heat.
- Combine cornstarch with drained apricot liquid. Stir into skillet mixture.
- Cook, stirring until sauce thickens.
- Add avocado and apricot quarters; heat briefly.
- To serve, thinly slice pork and arrange on rice. Serve sauce over pork and rice.
Serving Suggestions:
Serve with steamed greens or a simple salad.
Beverage Pairings:
Try with a glass of Pinot Noir.
*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.
Nutrition information per serving
Nutrition Information Per Serving: Calories 350; Total Fat 14 g (Sat 3.5 g, Trans 0 g, Poly 2 g, Mono 7 g); Cholesterol 70 mg; Sodium 70 mg; Potassium 825 mg; Total Carbohydrates 32 g; Dietary Fiber 5 g; Total Sugars 10 g; Protein 27 g; Vitamin A 160 IU; Vitamin C 13 mg; Calcium 35 mg; Iron 2 mg; Vitamin D 11 IU; Folate 61 mcg; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0.1 g
% Daily Value*: Vitamin A 30%; Vitamin C 20%; Calcium 4%; Iron 15%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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