Roasted Lemon Pork with Cinnamon Sweet Potatoes
While this meat-and-potatoes combo cooks, prepare a green vegetable and one of our speedy desserts.
Recipe information
Yield
serves 4, 3 ounces pork and 1/2 sweet potato per serving
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 325°F. Lightly spray a broiler pan with cooking spray.
Step 2
Put the pork in the pan, tucking any thin ends under to cook evenly. Squeeze the lemon over the pork. Sprinkle with the parsley, garlic, lemon pepper, and salt. Using your finger tips, lightly press the seasonings so they adhere to the pork.
Step 3
Wrap each potato half individually in aluminum foil. Place around the pork.
Step 4
Bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until the pork registers 150°F on an instant-read thermometer or is slightly pink in the very center. Transfer the pork to a cutting board. (Continue baking the potatoes.) Let stand for about 10 minutes before slicing. The pork will continue to cook during the standing time, reaching about 160°F.
Step 5
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together the margarine, brown sugar, and cinnamon until smooth.
Step 6
Slice the pork and arrange on plates. Unwrap the potatoes and place beside the pork. Top the potatoes with the margarine mixture.
nutrition information
Step 7
(Per Serving)
Step 8
Calories: 253
Step 9
Total Fat: 3.0g
Step 10
Saturated: 1.0g
Step 11
Trans: 0.0g
Step 12
Polyunsaturated: 0.5g
Step 13
Monounsaturated: 1.5g
Step 14
Cholesterol: 74mg
Step 15
Sodium: 300mg
Step 16
Carbohydrates: 29g
Step 17
Fiber: 5g
Step 18
Sugars: 10g
Step 19
Protein: 26g
Step 20
Dietary Exchanges
Step 21
2 Starch
Step 22
3 Very Lean Meat