Description
Eating naturally sweet foods like carrots and sweet potatoes is a great way to keep your
sweet tooth at bay. Roasting these vegetables brings out their natural sugars and
makes them taste even sweeter. The sweetness of these thyme-roasted carrots works
perfectly with the savory mustard pork loin.
Ingredients
Ingredients
2 lbs. pounds pork loin
2 T. Dijon mustard
2 T. sugar-free whole grain mustard
1 T. extra virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 lb. tri-color baby carrots
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 T. balsamic vinegar
1 T. coconut oil, melted
2 T. fresh thyme leaves
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
Directions
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F and line a large, rimmed baking sheet with a piece
of parchment paper. Place the pork loin in the center of the lined baking sheet and set
aside.
In a small glass or other non-reactive bowl, combine the Dijon and whole-grain mustard
with the olive oil. Massage the pork loin with the mustard mixture, then sprinkle both
sides with salt and pepper, to taste.
Place the baby carrots in a large bowl and add the garlic, balsamic vinegar, coconut oil,
and fresh thyme. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and toss to combine.
Spread the carrots in a single layer around the seasoned pork tenderloin on the baking
sheet and pour any remaining juices from the bowl on top.
Cook for 20 minutes, then remove the baking sheet from the oven and flip the pork.
Cook for another 15-20 minutes, or until the pork reaches an internal temperature of at
least 145° for medium-rare and the carrots are nicely caramelized.
Remove from oven and let pork loin rest for 3-5 minutes before slicing. Serve warm with
roasted baby carrots. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 40 mis
