Sheet Pan Moroccan-Spiced Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Carrots and Onions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-24 · Updated 2026-05-24

Tender pork tenderloin rubbed with Moroccan spices roasted alongside sweet carrots and onions on one pan for an easy Whole30 meal. This Moroccan-inspired pork recipe (whole30, gluten free), ready in about 45 minutes, pairs pork tenderloin, carrots, red onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 410 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil 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.

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs pork tenderloin
• 4 medium carrots
• 1 large red onion
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Peel and cut 4 medium carrots into 2-inch sticks. Peel and slice 1 large red onion into wedges. Toss carrots and onions with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp sea salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper on a large rimmed sheet pan.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, mix 1 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp sea salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Rub this spice blend evenly over 1.5 lbs pork tenderloin.
3. Step 3: Nestle the pork tenderloin in the center of the sheet pan among the carrots and onions. Drizzle the pork with 1 tbsp olive oil.
4. Step 4: Roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes until pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F and vegetables are tender and caramelized.
5. Step 5: Remove from oven and let pork rest 5 minutes before slicing. Garnish with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro and serve alongside roasted carrots and onions.