Half-Smoked Paprika Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-19 · Updated 2026-06-19

Juicy pork tenderloin seasoned with smoked paprika and roasted alongside a colorful medley of vegetables for a comforting, balanced dinner. This Mediterranean-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs pork tenderloin, smoked paprika, garlic powder for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 3, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb pork tenderloin
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch chunks
• 1 small red onion, cut into wedges
• 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a small bowl, mix 1 tbsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Rub this spice mix evenly over the 1 lb pork tenderloin.
2. Step 2: Toss 2 medium peeled and chopped carrots, 1 chopped red bell pepper, and 1 small red onion cut into wedges with 2 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary until well coated.
3. Step 3: Place the pork tenderloin in the center of a roasting pan and arrange the vegetables around it. Roast for 25 minutes, then turn the vegetables and pork.
4. Step 4: Continue roasting for another 15 minutes until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F and vegetables are tender and caramelized.
5. Step 5: Remove from oven and let pork rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with roasted vegetables.