Pork Tenderloin with Black Bean Salsa

SERVES: 6

CHILL TIME: 1 Hr

COOK TIME: 25 Min

The key to a really good pork tenderloin is in the marinade, and our recipe for Pork Tenderloin with Black Bean Salsa has a great one! When you serve the pork with our easy black bean salsa, you'll have a healthy change-of-pace dinner that your taste buds will love.

What You'll Need

1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup lime juice
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, divided
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 pork tenderloins (1-1/2 to 2 pounds total)
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 1/2 cup fresh salsa

What to Do

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine oil, lime juice, garlic, 1/2 cup cilantro, the cumin, 1 teaspoon salt, and the pepper. Add pork; marinate in refrigerator 1 hour.
Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine black beans, salsa, the remaining cilantro, and the remaining salt; mix well. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place tenderloin on baking sheet, discard excess marinade.
Bake 25-30 minutes, or until desired doneness. Slice and serve with black bean salsa.

Notes

Did You Know? Pork tenderloin and pork loin are different cuts of meat, and they don't look anything alike. The tenderloin is a lot smaller and can be cooked quickly over high heat, or in the oven (like we did in this recipe!).