Issue 3 - Fall - Providence Washington - Providence Health & Services

{HEALTHY LIVING}Roasted PorkTenderloin withMustard GlazeFresh pork is 16 percent lower in fat than it was 15 yearsago, making pork tenderloin as lean as skinless chickenbreast, according to a study from the U.S. Department ofAgriculture. This delicious protein-filled dinner will fill youup and curb late-night cravings. And seasoning with freshherbs, instead of salt, cuts down on the sodium.Ingredients2 (1-pound) pork tenderloins, trimmed of fat1 large garlic clove, smashed1½ teaspoons olive oil1 large shallot, minced¼ cup Dijon mustard¾ teaspoon minced fresh thyme½ teaspoon salt, divided¼ teaspoon pepper, divided2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into six wedges1 pound fresh asparagus, tough ends snapped off2 teaspoons canola oil4 fresh thyme sprigsDirections1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Rub pork tenderloinswith garlic; discard garlic.2. Heat olive oil in small skillet over medium heat. Addshallot and cook 2 minutes or until tender. Remove fromheat; spoon into small bowl. Stir in mustard, minced thyme,¼ teaspoon salt and 1 ⁄ 8 teaspoon pepper.3. Coat pork tenderloins with mustard mixture; place in largeroasting pan, tucking in tips.4. Arrange sweet potatoes and asparagus in pan aroundpork. Sprinkle vegetables with remaining ¼ teaspoon saltand 1 ⁄ 8 teaspoon pepper. Drizzle vegetables with canola oil.Scatter thyme sprigs over pork and vegetables.5. Roast for 25 minutes.6. Remove from oven; turn pork tenderloins and potatoes over;stir asparagus.7. Roast 15 to 20 additional minutes or until meat thermometerregisters 160 degrees.8. Remove from oven; discard thyme sprigs. Let pork tenderloinsrest 5 minutes; thinly slice. Serve with asparagus andsweet potatoes.Nutritional InformationMakes 8 servings. Nutrition information per serving:260 calories; 6 g total fat; 23 g protein; 25 g carbohydrates;65 mg cholesterol; 420 mg sodium; and 5 g dietary fiber.Know Your MedsIt’s important for you—and your care providers—to knowexactly what medications and vitamins or supplementsyou take regularly. We’ll make it easy for you. Just emailheartbeat@providence.org or call 509-474-3081 for a FREEPersonal Medication Record. Fill in the names and doses ofyour medications, then slip it into your wallet so it’s alwayshandy. It’s a simple way to prevent medication complications.8 ● Fall 2012 Heart Beat