Pan-Seared Pork Tenderloin with Rosemary and Parsnips

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Crispy pork with earthy root vegetables in a fragrant herb-infused oil. This French-inspired paleo recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs pork tenderloin, parsnips, rosemary for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 1, so it slots cleanly into a paleo week and pairs well with roasted root vegetables or a leafy salad. 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 1 French cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Trim pork tenderloin, pat dry, and rub with 1 tsp rosemary, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Sear pork 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown.
  3. Step 3: Remove pork, then add 1 cup thinly sliced parsnips to skillet with 1 minced garlic clove and 1 tbsp fresh rosemary. Sauté 8-10 minutes until parsnips are tender and caramelized.
  4. Step 4: Return pork to skillet, spoon pan juices over top, and cook 2 more minutes until internal temperature reaches 145°F.

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