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Grilled Pork Loin With Southwestern Pesto Sauce Recipe

Grilled Pork Loin With Southwestern Pesto Sauce Recipe

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Grilled Pork Loin With Southwestern Pesto Sauce

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Ingredients:

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1/2 tsp finely- shredded lime peel
1/4 cup lime juice
1 tbsp cooking oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tbsp snipped fresh cilantro
1 tsp coarsely-ground black pepper
1/4 tsp salt
2 lbs boneless pork top loin roast
4 oz grated parmesan cheese
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded cut into quarters
2 (4 oz) cans diced green chilies, drained
3/4 cup pine nuts
1/4 cup fresh parsley sprig, lightly -packed
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, lightly -packed
2 tbsp olive oil

Directions:

Roast: Combine lime peel, lime juice, oil, garlic, cilantro, pepper and salt. Place pork roast in a plastic bag set into a deep bowl. Pour marinade over meat in the bag. Seal bag, turn to coat well. marinate in the refrigerator overnight, turning occasionally.
Remove meat from bag, reserve marinade.
Grill over medium heat on roast rack over drip pan approximately 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until meat thermometer registers 160 to 170 degrees, brushing occasionally with the reserved marinade. Serve with the Southwestern Pesto Sauce.
Southwestern Pesto Sauce: Place garlic, and jalepeno in a blender container or food processor bowl. Cover and blend or process until finely grated. Add chile peppers, nuts, parsley, cilantro. With machine running slowly, gradually add oil. Blend until nearly smooth. Add cheese and blend until just blended inches Set aside 1 cup for pork roast. Freeze remaining pesto for up to 1 month. Yields 4 servings;.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	230.23 Kcal (964 kJ)
Calories from fat	128.2 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.24g	22%
Cholesterol	58.21mg	19%
Sodium	231.71mg	10%
Potassium	395.38mg	8%
Total Carbs	2.95g	1%
Sugars	0.85g	3%
Dietary Fiber	0.59g	2%
Protein	21.64g	43%
Vitamin C	16.6mg	28%
Iron	1.5mg	8%
Calcium	116.4mg	12%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	207.31 Kcal (868 kJ)
Calories from fat	115.44 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.83g	22%
Cholesterol	52.42mg	19%
Sodium	208.65mg	10%
Potassium	356.02mg	8%
Total Carbs	2.66g	1%
Sugars	0.76g	3%
Dietary Fiber	0.53g	2%
Protein	19.48g	43%
Vitamin C	15mg	28%
Iron	1.4mg	8%
Calcium	104.8mg	12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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