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

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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 (whole30, gluten free) ready in about 45 minutes pairs pork tenderloin, medium carrots, large 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 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 Moroccan cuisine 410 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Sheet Pan Moroccan-Spiced Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Carrots and Onions take to make?

Total time is about 45 minutes (15 min prep + 30 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 Sheet Pan Moroccan-Spiced Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Carrots and Onions?

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

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 Sheet Pan Moroccan-Spiced Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Carrots and Onions for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). 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.

Is Sheet Pan Moroccan-Spiced Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Carrots and Onions whole30?

Yes — this recipe is tagged whole30, gluten free, dairy free based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.

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