Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Almond Pork Tenderloin Skillet [Diabetic]

Almond Pork Tenderloin Skillet

1 large pork tenderloin, about 1 1/2 pounds
1/2 cup dry sherry
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1/2 cup ground almonds
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 carrot, peeled and diced
1 celery rib, chopped

In small bowl stir together sherry, soy sauce, pepper and garlic; pour over pork in a self-sealing bag. Seal bag; marinate in refrigerator 1 hour. Remove pork from marinade, reserving marinade; pat dry. Coat pork with almonds. Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Brown pork on all sides, about 5 minutes, turning carefully. Reduce heat to low, add reserved marinade, onion, carrot and celery; cover and simmer 10-12 minutes. To serve, slice tenderloin and serve with vegetables and hot cooked rice. Garnish with chopped cilantro.

Serves 6.


Wine suggestion: Serve with a chilled rose or vin gris.


Nutrition Facts

Calories 211 calories
Protein 26 grams
Fat 8 grams
Sodium 250 milligrams
Cholesterol 75 milligrams
Saturated Fat 2 grams
Carbohydrates 8 grams
Fiber 2 grams

Find this recipe at:
http://www.theotherwhitemeat.com/aspx/recipes/Recipe_Details.aspx?rid=337&cid=2

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