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Grilled Pork Tenderloin With Apple Salsa

Lean pork is a terrific source of protein, B vitamins and zinc. As the leanest cut of pork, tenderloin has only 133 calories and 4 grams of fat in a 3-ounce serving; it also adapts well to a wide variety of flavors and cooking methods. Here the pork may be grilled outside on a gas or charcoal grill or inside on a stovetop grill.

Type: Pork
Courses: Main Course
Serves: 4 people

Recipe Ingredients

1 tablespoon 15mlChili powder
1/2 teaspoon 2.5mlGarlic powder
1 lb 454g / 16ozPork tenderloin
2   Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored,
  And finely chopped
1   Chopped green chilies - (4 ounces)
1/4 cup 59mlLemon juice
3 tablespoons 45mlFinely-chopped fresh cilantro
1   Garlic clove - minced
1 teaspoon 5mlDried oregano leaves - crushed
1/2 teaspoon 2.5mlSalt

Recipe Instructions

Spray grid well with nonstick cooking spray. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.

Combine chili powder and garlic powder in small bowl; mix well. Coat pork with spice mixture.

Grill pork 30 minutes, turning occasionally, until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees when tested with meat thermometer in thickest part of tenderloin.

Transfer roast to cutting board; cover with foil. Let stand 10 to 15 minutes before slicing. Internal tmeperature will continue to rise 5 to 10 degrees during stand time.

To make apple salsa, combine apples, chilies, lemon juice, cilantro, garlic, oregano and salt in medium bowl; mix well.

Slice pork across grain; serve with salsa. Garnish, if desired.

This recipe yields 4 servings.

Exchanges Per Serving: 3 Meat, 1/2 Fruit, 1 Vegetable.

Nutrition Facts: Calories 201; Calories from Fat 21%; Total Fat 5g; Saturated Fat 1g; Protein 26g; Carbohydrates 14g; Cholesterol 81mg; Sodium 678mg; Dietary Fiber 2g.

Source:
Diabetic Cooking at http://www.diabeticcooking.com

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