This Healthy Pork Loin Roast Recipe is just 228 calories, has 40g or protein, and is made in just 25 minutes (including prep time!) Plus the seasoning for pork loin below is “knock-your-socks-off” amazing!
Everything You’ll Need
- 1 pound pork tenderloin
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary
- 1 teaspoon fresh sage
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- Olive oil spray
- Metric Measurements below in recipe card
Healthy Pork Loin Roast
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Low Calorie Pork Loin Roast Meal Prep and Leftover Storage
Uncooked Meal Prep – Rub the herb paste all over the uncooked pork loin, place in a gallon freezer bag and close. Freeze for up to a month. Defrost completely before cooking.
Cooked Meal Prep – Cook the pork loin according to the directions, cool completely. For single servings, slice the pork loin and add to individual containers with desired side dishes. Or place the the pork loin in a large container.
Frozen Leftovers – Will hold in the freezer for 1 month.
Refrigerated Leftovers – Will hold in the refrigerator for 4 days.
Reheating – Add to the microwave for 2-3 minutes or add to a baking sheet covered with parchment paper and bake for 10-15 minutes in a hot oven (350-400 degrees). Cut in half to check that it is warmed through before serving.
Healthy Pork Loin Roast Recipe
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Equipment
- Roasting Pan with Rack
Ingredients
- 1 pound pork tenderloin
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh sage minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees, and add a roasting rack to a roasting pan.
- In a small bowl, mix together the dijon mustard, garlic, rosemary, sage, thyme, salt and pepper.
- Rub the herb paste all over the pork loin, and spray the top with olive oil.
- Roast uncovered for 20 minutes until internal temperature of the pork roast reaches 160 degrees F.
- Remove from the oven and rest for 15 minutes before carving and serving.
- Cooking Note: For each 1 pound of pork loin, you will need to bake for 20 minutes in a 350 degree oven.
Notes
Nutrition
About the Author
Hi, my name is Audrey Johns and I am a 4 time best selling cookbook author! All 4 of my low calorie cookbooks are published by HarperCollins (the oldest publishing house in the US!) and have been featured on prominent TV shows like The Today Show, Rachael Ray and The Doctors. I am a low calorie and healthy recipe authority and my delicious recipes are tried and loved by thousands of readers.
After a one year 150 pound weight loss (and I’ve kept it off for 13 years!) I started sharing all of my low calorie recipes with the world. They are always all-natural and geared around weight loss and weight management. I have even made some of these recipes with my Biggest Loser pal Bob Harper! Check out my weight loss story, my best selling cookbooks, and my numerous TV appearances by clicking here.
Nutrition and Calories in Pork Loin
Low Sodium Tips: Omit the salt from the recipe and replace it with lemon zest.
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Article History:
- Originally written and published April 15, 2022 by Audrey Johns
- Most recent update on November 9, 2023 by Audrey Johns
