Pork is good!

Smoked Paprika Pork Tenderloin

w/ Succotash

From: Clean Eating Cookbook 2

(Severs 4)

Ingredients:

1 Tbsp olive oil, divided

1/2 tsp smoked sweet paprika

1/4 tsp ground cumin

1/2 tsp sea salt and fresh ground black pepper

1 lb pork tenderloin, trimmed of fat, sliced into 12 medallions

1/2 medium white onion, diced

1 red bell pepper, diced

1 cup frozen corn, thawed and drained

1 cup frozen lima beans, thawed and drained

2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions:

In a medium bowl, mix 1 tsp oil, paprika, cumin, and 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper.  Add pork to the bowl and mix until pork is well coated.

Heat 1 tsp oil in a large saute pan on medium-high.  Add onion and red pepper and saute for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until onion is softened and translucent.  Add corn and beans to pan and cook for 3 more minutes, stirring frequently, until warmed.  Transfers mixture to a bowl and toss with cilantro and remaining 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper.  Set aside and keep warm.

Carefully wipe pan with paper towel. Return pan to stove to and heat remaining 1 tsp oil on medium-high.  Add pork to pan, working in batches if necessary, and cook for 2 minutes per side for medium doneness or 3 minutes per side for well-done.

To serve, scoop 2/3 cup corn-bean succotash onto each plate.  Top succotash with 3 slices pork tenderloin and about 2 tsp pan juices!

Enjoy! This meal so far has had the most FLAVOR!!! Makes me want some right now!