Mustard Pork and Roasted Nectarines

May 31, 2023May 31, 20230 4
Mustard Pork and Roasted Nectarines: A savory and sweet summer dish
in Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

320 g boneless pork filets , butterflied
2 tablespoons coarse grain mustard ( Maille recommended )
4 nectarines , fairly ripe and quartered
1 red onion , halved then cut into vertical wedges
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons pine nuts
4 cups rocket
50 g parmesan cheese , shaved
2 tablespoons low fat balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
440
Sugar
7g
Fat
26g
Mustard Pork and Roasted Nectarines is a summery dish that is perfect for entertaining or a special family meal. The combination of tangy mustard and sweet nectarines is sure to delight taste buds. Roasting the fruit alongside the pork brings out its natural sweetness, while the rocket salad adds a fresh and peppery contrast to the rich main dish. This dish is elegant enough to serve at a dinner party, but easy enough to whip up on a weeknight.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 200°C/390°F.
2.Brush the pork filets with the coarse grain mustard, then set aside.
3.In a roasting pan, combine the quartered nectarines and onion wedges with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4.Add the pork filets to the roasting pan, tucking them into the fruit mixture.
5.Roast in the oven for 15-20 minutes or until the pork is cooked through.
6.Meanwhile, lightly toast the pine nuts in a dry frying pan.
7.Once cooked, remove the pork and fruit from the oven and let rest for a few minutes.
8.In a large bowl, combine the rocket, pine nuts, and shaved parmesan cheese. Dress with the low fat balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing.
9.Serve the pork and fruit alongside the rocket salad.

PROS

This dish is bursting with flavor, thanks to the combination of savory pork, tangy mustard, and sweet nectarines.

The rocket salad adds a fresh and peppery contrast to the rich main dish.

CONS

The sweetness of the nectarines may not be to everyone’s taste.

This dish may be higher in fat due to the pork, pine nuts, and parmesan cheese.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Pork is a good source of protein, iron, and vitamin B12.
The nectarines add a dose of vitamin C and fiber to the dish, as well as antioxidants.
Rocket is a low-calorie leafy green that is high in vitamins A and C and iron.

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