Pork Medallions With Pears |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Both healthful and hearty, these pork tenderloin medallions are finished with a sweet and tangy pear sauce. from Good Housekeeping, February 2012 Brown rice may be substituted for the quinoa Ingredients:
1 cup quinoa, rinsed |
1 lb pork tenderloin, cut into 1-inch-thick slices |
1 tablespoon olive oil (extra-virgin) |
2 teaspoons fennel seeds |
4 green onions, sliced |
2 garlic cloves, chopped |
1 1/2 lbs pears, peeled, cored, and sliced (anjou or bartlett) |
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice |
Directions:
1. Prepare quinoa as label directs.
2. Press pork with palm of hand to flatten. Sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.
3. In 12-inch skillet, heat oil on medium-high. Add pork; cook 5 to 6 minutes or until browned on both sides, turning over once. Transfer to plate.
4. Reduce heat to medium. To same skillet, add fennel seeds; cook 30 seconds, stirring.
5. Add green onions, 1/3 cup water, and garlic; cook 1 minute, stirring. Add pears, lemon juice, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; cook 2 minutes or until pears begin to soften, stirring occasionally.
6. Return pork to pan, along with any juices. Cook 3 to 6 minutes or until pork is slightly pink in center (145F).
7. Serve pork with quinoa; top with pear mixture. Garnish with additional green onion, if desired.
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