How to Make Spicy Apricot-Glazed Pork with Sweet Potatoes and Peppers
This recipe is healthy, quick and budget-friendly. It makes a tasty meal, complete with nonstarchy vegetables, starchy potatoes, and lean pork tenderloin.
10 min prep time
30 min cook time
4servings
3 oz pork and 2/3 cup vegetable mixture
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Step-By-Step Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Season the pork with black pepper and garlic powder. Place the pork in a baking dish.
- In a small bowl, mix together the apricot preserves, red pepper flakes, and oregano. Microwave the glaze for 1-2 minutes, until the mixture gets thin and easy to stir. Pour the glaze over pork tenderloin and coat it evenly.
- Spread the sweet potatoes and green peppers around the pork. Bake for 30 minutes or until the pork is done. (When it reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees F).
Nutrition facts
4 Servings
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Serving Size
3 oz pork and 2/3 cup vegetable mixture
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Amount per serving
Calories
190
- % Daily value*
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Total Fat
3g
4%-
Saturated Fat
1g
5% -
Trans Fats
0g
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Saturated Fat
-
Cholesterol
60mg
20% -
Sodium
60mg
3% -
Total Carbohydrate
17g
6%-
Dietary Fiber
6g
21% -
Total Sugars
5g
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Dietary Fiber
-
Protein
23g
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Potassium
680mg
14%
Ingredients
pork tenderloin
1 lbs
black pepper
1/4 tsp
garlic powder
1/2 tsp
sugar-free apricot preserves
1/2 cup
crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 tsp
dried oregano
1/4 tsp
large sweet potato (peeled and cubed)
1
large green bell pepper (cut into 1-inch strips)
1