Herb-Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Rainbow Veggies
A flavorful weeknight dinner with tender herb-crusted pork and colorful roasted vegetables, requiring just one pan and minimal cleanup. This american-inspired whole30 ready in about 41 minutes pairs pork tenderloin, medium carrots, broccoli for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 410 calories and feeds 2, 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
- 3 medium carrots
- 1 cup broccoli
- 1/2 red onion
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Trim pork tenderloin of silver skin, then rub with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
- Step 2: Thinly slice red onion and carrots into 1/4-inch rounds, then chop broccoli into small florets. Toss vegetables with remaining 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper on a sheet pan.
- Step 3: Place pork tenderloin on top of vegetables, then scatter minced garlic and chopped rosemary over everything. Press herbs gently into the pork.
- Step 4: Roast for 25-28 minutes until pork reaches 145°F (63°C) internally and vegetables are tender with slightly charred edges, checking internal temperature with a meat thermometer.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Herb-Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Rainbow Veggies take to make?
Total time is about 41 minutes (15 min prep + 26 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Herb-Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Rainbow Veggies?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep pork tenderloin from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Herb-Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Rainbow Veggies?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Herb-Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Rainbow Veggies for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Herb-Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Rainbow Veggies?
American whole30 like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Swapped butter for olive oil to keep it lighter. Still delicious.
- ★★★★★
Used half the salt and it was still plenty flavorful.
- ★★★★☆
Really good but took about 10 minutes longer than stated.
