Pan-Seared Pork Medallions with Mid-Roasted Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-27 · Updated 2026-04-27

Tender pork medallions pan-seared to golden perfection served alongside mid-roasted seasonal vegetables for a balanced, hearty meal. This Middle Eastern recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs pork tenderloin, olive oil, salt for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, 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, cut into 1-inch thick medallions pork tenderloin
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp fresh, chopped rosemary
• 2 medium, cut into 1-inch chunks carrots
• 1 medium, cut into 1-inch chunks zucchini
• 1 medium, cut into 1-inch pieces red bell pepper
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp butter

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss 2 medium carrots, 1 medium zucchini, and 1 medium red bell pepper cut into 1-inch chunks with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25 minutes until tender and slightly caramelized.
2. Step 2: While vegetables roast, season 1 lb pork tenderloin medallions with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp chopped fresh rosemary. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Step 3: Add pork medallions to the skillet and sear for 3 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove pork and set aside.
4. Step 4: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium, add 2 tbsp butter and 3 minced garlic cloves, sauté for 1 minute until fragrant and golden. Pour garlic butter over pork medallions.
5. Step 5: Serve the pork medallions alongside the mid-roasted vegetables, drizzling with any pan juices.