Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Stuffed Acorn Squash
Deliciously Balanced Low-Cal and Low-Carb Meal for the 80/20 Bone Broth Lifestyle – 330 Calories 22g Carbs
Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Stuffed Acorn Squash. A perfect example of how you can indulge in mouthwatering flavors without compromising your wellness goals. Juicy, tender pork paired with sweet and savory acorn squash creates a harmony of flavors and textures that will leave you feeling satisfied and energized. The stuffing, made with nutrient-rich ingredients like seasonal vegetables and herbs, complements the bone broth lifestyle perfectly by boosting your meal with a hearty dose of vitamins, minerals, and protein.
This dish isn’t just a recipe; it’s an invitation to savor the warmth of real food while staying on track with your health journey. Whether you’re cooking for your family or treating yourself to a nourishing dinner, this Balsamic Roast Tenderloin with Stuffed Acorn Squash is just perfect for the 80/20 Bone Broth Lifestyle Plan or if you’re just counting carbs or calories. Here’s what you’ll be consuming – 330 calories and 22g carbs for both dishes. Can you say booyah !!
Heads up with Acorn Squash – this is a starchy vegetable and should be eaten sparingly.
Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Stuffed Acorn Squash
Balsamic Roasted Pork Tenderloin
Makes 3 servings – 184 calories, 5g carbs
INGREDIENTS1
2 1/2-3 pounds Pork Tenderloin
1/4 c Balsamic Vinegar
1 tbls Dijon mustard
3 cloves Garlic, minced
2 Garlic cloves, cracked
1/2 tsp each salt and pepper
2 tbls fresh rosemary, thyme, or tarragon (remove leaves
and finely chop) or 2 tbls dried
INSTRUCTIONS
Trim silver skin or connective tissue off tenderloins with a very sharp thin knife.
in a small bowl, mix the 3 minced garlic, vinegar, mustard, salt, pepper and herbs. Rub all over the loin, or place the loin and garlic mixture in a resealable bag and shake. Let the roast sit at room temp for 15-20 min.
Preheat oven to 350.
Generously spray a skillet with coconut oil and heat on med high. Sear the pork for 3-4 minutes for each side. Cut small slits into meat and disperse chunks of cracked garlic cloves into meat. Place the tenderloin in a roasting pan and roast for 45-60 minutes, or until a thermometer reads 145 deg and the juices run clear.
Remove and let stand for 6 minutes before slicing. Since the oven will be hot, make up some roasted vegetables and serve the roast with them. I made roasted brussels sprouts to go with the dish – simply yummy
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Stuffed Acorn Squash
Serves 2 – 146 Calories 17g Carbs
INGREDIENTS
1 Acorn Squash
1 handful Spinach, chopped
1/2 small Onion, diced
4 strips Green Peppers, chopped
4 stripss Red Peppers, chopped
a couple pinches of shredded Mozzarella Cheese (low-fat, skim)
1 Garlic clove, minced
1 tbls Italian seasoning
1 tbls olive oil
INSTRUCTIONS
While the pork roast is in the oven.
Cut the squash in half, scooping out the hair and seeds. Place the halves on a baking sheet, cut side down, and bake for 30 minutes at 355°F (190°C). Or you can cheat, like I did, and place both halves, cut side down on a plate lined with a paper towel, and cook on high in the microwave for 5 minutes.
While the squash is baking, drop the olive in a pan and heat over medium heat. Add the red pepper, green pepper, onion, and garlic, and cook until soft. Sprinkle with a bit of Italian seasoning and mix thoroughly. Remove from heat and add the spinach and mix everything together.
Once the squash is tender, fill the cavities with the cooked filling and top all with the mozzarella cheese. Return to the oven for an additional 15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
** If you’re having leftover roasted pork tenderloin, slice the tenderloin in bite size slices, place in foil, drizzle with a little bone broth, and place on the baking sheet along side of the acorn squash. Bake both pork tenderloin and squash together for 15 minutes.
This meal was made especially for the 80/20 Bone Broth Lifestyle Plan. If you’d like more information on this lifestyle plan, click the 80/20 BONE BROTH LIFESTYLE link. If you’re just looking for more low calorie low carb dinner dishes, check our the DINNER RECIPE link.
If you’re interested in on going on this 21 day Bone Broth Diet and want to make your own meals, I can send you the PDF’s for the YES and NO FOODS allowed on the diet. Just let me know where to send them
