While this meat-and-potatoes combo cooks, prepare a green vegetable and one of our speedy desserts.

　　

Ingredients

serves 4, 3 ounces pork and 1/2 sweet potato per serving

　　Cooking spray

　　1 1-pound pork tenderloin, all visible fat discarded

　　1 medium lemon, halved

　　1/4 cup finely snipped fresh parsley

　　1 1/2 teaspoons bottled minced roasted or plain garlic or 3 medium raw or roasted garlic cloves, minced

　　1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt-free lemon pepper

　　1/4 teaspoon salt

　　2 large sweet potatoes, halved lengthwise

　　2 teaspoons light tub margarine

　　1 1/2 teaspoons dark or light brown sugar

　　1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

　　

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 325°F. Lightly spray a broiler pan with cooking spray.

　　

Step 2

Put the pork in the pan, tucking any thin ends under to cook evenly. Squeeze the lemon over the pork. Sprinkle with the parsley, garlic, lemon pepper, and salt. Using your finger tips, lightly press the seasonings so they adhere to the pork.

　　

Step 3

Wrap each potato half individually in aluminum foil. Place around the pork.

　　

Step 4

Bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until the pork registers 150°F on an instant-read thermometer or is slightly pink in the very center. Transfer the pork to a cutting board. (Continue baking the potatoes.) Let stand for about 10 minutes before slicing. The pork will continue to cook during the standing time, reaching about 160°F.

　　

Step 5

Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together the margarine, brown sugar, and cinnamon until smooth.

　　

Step 6

Slice the pork and arrange on plates. Unwrap the potatoes and place beside the pork. Top the potatoes with the margarine mixture.

　　

nutrition information

Step 7

(Per Serving)

　　

Step 8

Calories: 253

　　

Step 9

Total Fat: 3.0g

　　

Step 10

Saturated: 1.0g

　　

Step 11

Trans: 0.0g

　　

Step 12

Polyunsaturated: 0.5g

　　

Step 13

Monounsaturated: 1.5g

　　

Step 14

Cholesterol: 74mg

　　

Step 15

Sodium: 300mg

　　

Step 16

Carbohydrates: 29g

　　

Step 17

Fiber: 5g

　　

Step 18

Sugars: 10g

　　

Step 19

Protein: 26g

　　

Step 20

Dietary Exchanges

　　

Step 21

2 Starch

　　

Step 22

3 Very Lean Meat

　　American Heart Association Quick & Easy Meals