Pork Tenderloin with Low Fat Lime Cream Sauce

May 20, 2023May 20, 20230 1
Pork Tenderloin with Low Fat Lime Cream Sauce
in Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 pork tenderloin
2 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons minced onions
4 tablespoons minced shallots
1 cup dry white wine
3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 cups fat free sour cream
4 tablespoons fresh lime juice

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
387
Sugar
4g
Fat
14g
Pork tenderloin is a juicy and flavorful cut of meat that is perfect for a special weeknight dinner or a dinner party with friends and family. This recipe elevates the pork with a tangy and creamy lime sauce that is a perfect complement to the subtle sweetness of the pork. The dish is relatively simple to make but packs a flavorful punch. The added bonus is that the dish is low in calories and high in protein, making it a healthy and satisfying choice for dinner.

Instructions

1.Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
2.Season both sides of the pork tenderloin with salt and pepper.
3.Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork tenderloins to the skillet and brown all sides for about 8 minutes.
4.Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and roast for about 15 minutes until the internal temperature of the pork reaches 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
5.While the pork is roasting, make the lime cream sauce. In the same skillet the pork was cooked in, sauté onions and shallots until lightly browned.
6.Pour in dry white wine and reduce by half, then add chicken broth and reduce again by half.
7.Mix in fat free sour cream and lime juice, stirring until well combined. Heat for 2-3 minutes until thick.
8.Remove the pork from the oven and let it rest for 3-5 minutes. Serve with the lime cream sauce drizzled on top.

PROS

Pork tenderloin is a lean cut of meat that is high in protein, low in fat, and full of flavor.

The lime cream sauce is a tangy and delicious addition that is low in fat and calories.

CONS

Pork tenderloin can be expensive compared to other cuts of meat.

The lime cream sauce may not be suitable for those with lactose intolerance.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Pork tenderloin contains essential nutrients like protein, iron, and zinc.
The lime juice in the cream sauce adds a boost of vitamin C, which aids in immunity and skin health.
Reducing the chicken broth and using fat free sour cream makes the sauce lower in calories and saturated fat.

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