
For a delicious dinner that’s ready in just 35 minutes, we’ve wrapped roasted pork tenderloin in thinly sliced zucchini strips, roasted it, and topped it with tangy pesto.
- 1 small zucchini
- 12 to 16 ounces pork tenderloin
- Olive oil
- ⅓ cup purchased basil pesto
- Small fresh basil leaves (optional)
- Watercress or arugula (optional)
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Line a 15-inch-by-10-inch-by-1-inch baking pan with foil; set aside. With a sharp knife or vegetable peeler, cut zucchini lengthwise in thin slices (you’ll need 8 slices). Cut pork tenderloin crosswise into 4 equal portions. Press meat down with the palm of hand to flatten slightly.
- Wrap each tenderloin portion with two zucchini slices (reserve remaining zucchini for another use.) Place in prepared pan. Lightly brush with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Roast, uncovered, 18 to 20 minutes (12-ounce tenderloin) or 25 to 30 minutes (16-ounce), or until meat registers 160 degrees F. Spoon some of the pesto over each tenderloin just before serving and sprinkle with basil leaves. Serve with remaining pesto and watercress.
Makes 4 servings.

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