Sheet Pan Harissa-Spiced Pork with Roasted Cauliflower

By AislePrompt Editorial · ·

How this recipe was made — this recipe was drafted by AislePrompt's AI-assisted pipeline from technique templates and USDA-sourced nutrition data, and published by AislePrompt Editorial — see how AislePrompt recipes are drafted and published.

A fragrant sheet pan dinner combining spicy harissa-marinated pork tenderloin with caramelized roasted cauliflower for a flavorful, hands-off meal. This Mediterranean-inspired comfort-food recipe (gluten free), ready in about 45 minutes, pairs pork tenderloin, harissa paste, cauliflower florets for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 340 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick 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: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 340 cal/serving
Build a week of meals around this recipe → Shop this recipe on Instacart → Shop equipment ↓

Ingredients

Know when the pork is done: thermometers under $100 → Best Instant-Read Thermometers for 2026: Fast, Accurate Picks Under $100

Affiliate disclosure: AislePrompt may earn a commission on qualifying purchases made through Amazon links, at no additional cost to you. See our policy →

Equipment for this recipe

Tools this recipe's steps call for, with a link to each on Amazon.

More Bakeware & baking tools → Shop all kitchen tools →

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp harissa paste, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to form a marinade.
  2. Step 2: Rub the 1 pound pork tenderloin evenly with the harissa marinade. Set aside.
  3. Step 3: Toss 4 cups cauliflower florets with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper on a large rimmed baking sheet.
  4. Step 4: Place the pork tenderloin in the center of the baking sheet and arrange cauliflower around it in a single layer.
  5. Step 5: Roast for 25-30 minutes until pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F and cauliflower edges are golden and tender.
  6. Step 6: Remove from oven and let pork rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve pork slices with roasted cauliflower and lemon wedges for squeezing over.

Related recipes