Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Lemon and Orzo

This complete meal of roasted pork tenderloin, orzo, and chard gets a lovely sweet taste from the roasted lemons, and it's on the table in under an hour.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 265 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• ⅛ cup lemon juice
• ½ cup uncooked orzo pasta
• 2 (1 pound) pork tenderloins
• 4 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 2 bunches Swiss chard, chopped
• 2 lemon, halved and thinly sliced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Toss lemon slices and pork tenderloins with 4 teaspoons oil in a large bowl. Place pork on the prepared baking sheet, surrounded with lemon slices. Season pork with salt and pepper.

Step 3

Roast in the preheated oven until slightly pink in the center, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

Step 4

While pork is roasting, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.

Step 5

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add chard; cover, and cook until tender, about 7 minutes.

Step 6

Add cooked orzo and roasted lemon slices to the chard mixture; toss to combine. Serve with the pork.