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    Parmesan Pork Tenderloin with Dijon

    BY: Kimberly Grabinski PUBLISHED: 8 Dec, '19 UPDATED: 20 Mar, '23 10 Comments

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    5 from 3 votes

    This parmesan pork tenderloin recipe with a hint of Dijon mustard is easy, affordable and super delicious. This recipe serves a crowd and makes it fun to introduce new veggies to young children.

    vertical photo of pork tenderloin and colorful orange spiral carrots on a white plate

    Another family favorite is my ranch pork chops. And it is actually made with real ingredients!

    Contents
    • How to cook pork tenderloin
    • Low carb parmesan Dijon pork tenderloin
    • Veggie spirals
    • Low carb parmesan Dijon pork tenderloin
    • 📋 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    How to cook pork tenderloin

    Pork tenderloin is a small, tender cut of meat from the hip area of the pig and an extremely affordable cut of meat.

    There are a lot of different ways to cook pork tenderloin! You can cook it in a slow cooker, in the oven, even Sous Vide. If you are cooking it in the oven, you can sear it on the stove top first, then roast it in the oven, or it can go right into the oven. An overnight pork tenderloin marinade adds great flavor.

    I cook it at 400 degrees F for around 30 minutes when it's not seared first. It cooks perfectly, and is tender and delicious.

    Low carb parmesan Dijon pork tenderloin

    This baked pork tenderloin recipe is an off-shoot of my very popular Parmesan Crusted Pork Chop recipe. With a couple of minor modifications it translates very well to this tenderloin recipe and is easier to make because it's a single piece of meat so the final step before cooking goes much faster.

    Veggie spirals

    Because of our rather limited vegetable palette, it's quite a challenge to add some variety without a lot of effort. It's really easy to pop open a can of their favorite and just not even deal with it. But I'd like to at least try to expose them to some different tastes and textures. Not to mention keep us from getting bored with our meals.

    So I was really kind of excited to try out a veggie Spiralizer. And with a price tag just over $20 USD I am more than impressed with the options. I can see myself using this for veggie pasta. Plus it comes with a recipe book!

    Freshly Spiralized Carrots and Zoodles

    Low carb parmesan Dijon pork tenderloin

    This recipe is quick and easy to make but you do want to marinade the pork overnight for the best flavor. Once you get the pork tenderloin in the oven, you can start working on the veggie spirals. They took around 20 minutes total and the pork took 30 minutes but I also did let it rest for a few minutes. So I'd say wait 10-15 minutes after putting the pork in the oven to make the veggies.

    Veggie Spirals can go right into a non-stick pan for thawing and sauteing. My cast iron is fairly well seasoned and it probably would have worked fine, but I decided to be a bit of a rebel and add oil and garlic to the pan first. Ooooh garlic smells so good.

    cast iron pan on a stove top with melted butter and minced garlic

    Then I added the veggie spirals (I went with carrot and zucchini) and popped the lid on for 10 minutes or so until the veggies were thawed.

    spiral carrots and zucchini in a cast iron pan with a glass lid on top

    Then I removed the lid, added some seasonings and continued to saute until the liquid was absorbed.

    spiral carrots and zucchini saute in a cast iron pan

    I served it together on an oval plate for presentation sake. It looked so pretty!

    white plate with a sliced pork tenderloin nestled in a bed of spiral carrots and zucchini

    The pork and the veggies were both delicious. The veggies were tender and full of flavor. I was honestly surprised at how good the veggie spirals tasted.

    close up of spiral carrots and zucchini on a white plate
    close up of a pork tenderloin sitting on a bed of spiral carrots

    Looking for sauces to add to your pork chops? Check out my collection of best sauces for pork chops.

    📋 Recipe

    close up of a pork tenderloin sitting on a bed of spiral carrots

    Parmesan Pork Tenderloin with Dijon

    This low carb Parmesan Dijon pork tenderloin recipe is delicious. It's perfectly tender thanks to an overnight marinade. Pairs perfectly with a side dish of garlic herb veggie spirals for an easy dinner.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Course: Main Course, Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Marinade: 1 day
    Total Time: 45 minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 190kcal
    Author: Kim Grabinski

    Ingredients
     

    Pork Tenderloin

    • 1 large pork tenderloin
    • ⅓ cup Dijon mustard
    • 3 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon garlic - minced
    • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
    • 1 teaspoon onion - dehydrated minced
    • ½ teaspoon basil
    • ½ teaspoon oregano
    • ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • 1-½ cups Parmesan cheese - grated

    Veggie Spirals

    • 2 cups Carrots - Spiralized Carrots
    • 2 cups Zuchinni - Spiralized Zuchinni
    • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
    • 2 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon oregano
    • 1 teaspoon basil
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • pinch chili powder
    • 2 tablespoon salted butter
    • 2 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon garlic - minced

    Instructions

    Pork Tenderloin

    • Combine mustard, olive oil, minced garlic, thyme, minced onion, oregano, kosher salt, black pepper and basil in a small bowl to use as a marinade. Stir until combined. Add pork tenderloin to a zipper bag and pour marinade over chops.
    • Refrigerate pork overnight.
    • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
    • Spread Parmesan cheese in a shallow dish or pie pan and coat the pork tenderloin on all sides.
    • Add a flat roasting rack to a shallow dish or cookie sheet and tenderloin on the rack. Or you can use a roasting pan with flat rack.
    • Bake for approximately 30 minutes (or until pork reaches the recommended internal temperature).
    • Optional – raise oven rack to top and broil on high until crispy.

    Veggie Spirals

    • In a large skillet, heat butter and olive oil over medium-high heat.
    • Add minced garlic and saute until fragrant, about 5 minutes.
    • Add veggie spirals to pan and cover.
    • Steam veggies over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally for 10 minutes or until veggie spirals have separated and softened.
    • Combine thyme, garlic powder, oregano, basil, onion powder, salt, pepper and chili powder together in a small bowl.
    • Add seasoning to veggies and continue to saute until all of the liquid is absorbed.
    • Plate and serve with pork tenderloin.

    Notes

    Shredded Parmesan will work too.
    Please note that carb values will vary greatly depending upon which Veggie Spirals you choose.
    Nutrition information shown is an estimate and is not to be assumed to be accurate. If accurate information is required for your diet or lifestyle, please calculate the nutrition yourself using a tool you trust.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 190kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 520mg | Potassium: 39mg | Vitamin A: 195IU | Vitamin C: 1.1mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 0.9mg

    Looking for easy, quick, and affordable recipes? Try my ranch pork chops, bottom round roast, or browse all of my recipes for meal ideas.

    photo collage with two images of a pork tenderloin recipe

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    1. McDonna

      August 02, 2018 at 10:52 am

      5 stars
      This immediately became my husband's very favorite pork tenderloin recipe! Thank you for this.

      Reply
      • Kim

        August 05, 2018 at 10:25 am

        I'm so glad he likes it!

        Reply
    2. Dana

      February 10, 2019 at 6:09 pm

      OMG! I made this tonight and had to eat mine cold because my children kept asking for more. They had thirds and my youngest had fourths! This recipe is amazing!!

      Reply
    3. Candi

      March 23, 2019 at 5:45 pm

      Just need some clarifications since the recipe jumps back and forth from chops to tenderloin. Do you sear the tenderloin after adding the parm? Or do you sear, roll in parm, then roast? And, do you have any more awesome pork loin recipes? Thank you!!!!

      Reply
      • Kim

        March 24, 2019 at 7:48 am

        Sorry about that, I usually make chops so I had a typo in there. I didn't sear it all, it went from marinade to Parm to oven. We have one other tenderloin recipe here: https://www.730sagestreet.com/pumpkin-stuffed-pork-tenderloin/ otherwise they are all pork chop recipes. This one is really popular: https://www.730sagestreet.com/creamy-ranch-pork-chops/

        Reply
    4. rachel

      February 03, 2020 at 12:36 pm

      Could you do it in the instant pot?

      Reply
      • 730 Sage Street

        February 03, 2020 at 2:40 pm

        I have never tried it myself. I figure if you know how to use your instant pot or have made something similar then you should be good to go. Of course until you do it, you'll never really know.

        Reply
    5. Lorri

      March 01, 2020 at 1:03 pm

      Hi. I'm making a small pork roast with this recipe. But I'm wondering how those lovely spices from the marinade stay on the roast when you have to roll it in parm?

      Reply
      • 730 Sage Street

        March 07, 2020 at 3:21 am

        Take the pork out of the fridge, roll in shredded parm to coat, and pop it in the oven at 400 F. You may lose a small amount of marinade but it shouldn't be to bad.

        Reply
    6. Food Sage

      April 18, 2020 at 4:30 pm

      Pork tenderloin is not from the leg area of the pig. It is from the exact same location as a beef tenderloin is from a cow it runs inside the rib bones near the upper part of the carcass. It doesn’t get used at all which is why is the most tender cut of pork and for beef the same.

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