Here’s a colorful, irresistibly flavorful and aromatic skillet dinner that’s about as speedy as they come. Spiced pork tenderloin, lemony potatoes and sweet cherry tomatoes play beautifully together in a single pan on the stovetop — the flavors blend deliciously, and cleanup is a snap. Paprika subtly spices both the pork and the potatoes while lemon helps create a tangy sauce that’s perfect for all components of the dish, including tender baby spinach.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 35 min |
| Active: | 15 min |
| Yield: | 4 servings |
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 35 min |
| Active: | 15 min |
| Yield: | 4 servings |
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pork tenderloin, trimmed (about 1 pound 2 ounces)
- 3/4 pound baby potatoes, halved if small and quartered if larger
- 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 lemon
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 tablespoon capers
- Chopped fresh parsley, optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Combine the cumin, allspice, turmeric, 1 teaspoon of the paprika, 1 tablespoon of the oil, 2 teaspoons salt and a generous amount of black pepper in a large bowl. Add the pork tenderloin and toss to coat completely in the spice mixture.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork tenderloin down the center of the skillet. Cook the pork, flipping occasionally and keeping it in the center of the skillet until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
- While the pork cooks, toss the potatoes with the garlic, remaining 1 tablespoon oil, remaining 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon kosher salt and a few grinds of black pepper. Thinly slice half of the lemon, then cut the slices into quarters. Add the lemon quarters to the potatoes and toss to combine. Place the potatoes in the skillet on one side of the pork and spread them out evenly. Pour in 1/2 cup water, cover the skillet and reduce the heat to low. Cook, untouched, until the potatoes are just tender when pierced with a fork, 7 to 9 minutes.
- Remove the lid and add the tomatoes, spinach, capers, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds black pepper to the other side of the pork in the skillet. Cover and cook until the potatoes are tender, the tomatoes are starting to burst, the spinach is wilted and an instant-read thermometer registers 150 degrees F when inserted in the thickest part of the pork, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Use tongs to toss the tomatoes, spinach and capers together. Transfer the pork to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes. Slice the pork and serve alongside the potatoes and tomatoes. Cut the remaining half of the lemon into wedges and serve alongside the pork. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 4 servings |
| Calories | 334 |
| Total Fat | 15 g |
| Saturated Fat | 3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 23 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Protein | 28 g |
| Cholesterol | 78 mg |
| Sodium | 802 mg |
| Serving Size | 1 of 4 servings |
| Calories | 334 |
| Total Fat | 15 g |
| Saturated Fat | 3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 23 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Protein | 28 g |
| Cholesterol | 78 mg |
| Sodium | 802 mg |
Reviews
A really clever and delicious meal.
Pay no attention to the one ⭐ review. This was absolutely delicious. Everything cooked perfectly and was done at the same time. Plus, easy clean up!
Fortunately I had most of these ingredients including a 1lb pork tenderloin I got for only 3.75…..maybe it was the all spice…I don’t know but the whole taste as just awful. Even the potatoes. I’m single so fortunatly had a frozen dinner because this on went down the disposal.