Herbed Pork Roast with Sweet Potato Mash

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Herbed Pork Roast with Sweet Potato Mash

Course: Dinner
Keyword: dairy-free, gluten-free, grain-free, pork
Calorie: 400-500, Under 450
Protein: 31+g, Over 20g, Over 25g
Servings: 4
Calories: 400kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 tsps Rosemary (fresh or dried)
  • 1 1/2 tsps Thyme (fresh or dried)
  • 4 Garlic (cloves, minced)
  • 1 tsp Sea Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 2 lbs Pork Tenderloin
  • 2 tbsps Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 3 Sweet Potato (medium, peeled)
  • 1/2 cup Unsweetened Almond Milk (optional)
  • Sea Salt & Black Pepper (to taste)

Instructions

  • reheat oven to 400ºF (204ºC).
  • Mash together rosemary, thyme, garlic, sea salt and black pepper into a paste.
  • Cut slits into the pork tenderloin and stuff with the garlic herb paste. Rub pork tenderloin with the remaining paste and olive oil until evenly coated.
  • Place in a baking pan and bake for 45 minutes, or until a meat thermometer reads 145ºF (63ºC). Cover with tinfoil and let sit for 10 minutes before slicing.
  • Meanwhile, chop sweet potato into 1/2 inch slices. Fill a pot with water and bring to a boil. Place sweet potato in a steaming basket and steam for 7 to 10 minutes. Transfer into a bowl and mash with a fork. Add almond milk for a creamier consistency (optional) and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Slice pork into servings and enjoy with sweet potato mash.

Notes

  • No Rosemary or Thyme

    Replace with any fresh or dried herbs on hand. You can also use just rosemary or just thyme, or a mixture of multiple herbs.
  • Add Greens

    Serve with a side of salad or steamed veggies.
  • No Sweet Potato

    Use regular potatoes or serve with rice or quinoa.
  • AIP-Friendly

    Omit the black pepper.

Nutrition

Serving: 4g | Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 147mg | Sodium: 785mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 13917IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 106mg | Iron: 3mg

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