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Herb-Crusted Whole30 Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Squash

Overhead shot of Herb-Crusted Whole30 Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Squash plated appetizingly in a baking tray
Whole30Heavy MealGluten-FreeDairy-Free
Prep Time15 min
Cook Time35 min
Total Time50 min
Servings4

Pork tenderloin rubbed with rosemary, thyme, and garlic, seared hard, then finished in the oven next to wedges of butternut squash until both are done at the same time. No breadcrumbs, no glaze, no added sugar anywhere near this pan. Just enough substance to call it dinner and enough vegetables roasted alongside to call it a full plate.

Ingredients

  • 700g pork tenderloin
  • 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 1 small butternut squash, peeled and cut into wedges
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Toss squash wedges with 1 tbsp olive oil, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Spread on a sheet pan.
  3. Mix rosemary, thyme, garlic, 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper into a paste. Rub over the pork tenderloin.
  4. Heat remaining olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over high heat. Sear pork on all sides until deeply browned, about 5 minutes total.
  5. Place squash tray and pork skillet in the oven together. Roast for 20-25 minutes, until pork reaches 145°F (63°C) internally and squash is tender.
  6. Rest pork 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with roasted squash.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Calories 410
Total fat 18g
Total carbohydrates 19g
Dietary fiber 4g
Protein 41g
Sodium 310mg

Why This Is Good for Your Gut

Pork tenderloin is a lean, easily digested protein, and searing then roasting it avoids the need for any flour-based coating or added sugar in a glaze. Butternut squash contributes soluble fiber and beta-carotene without any grain or legume content, keeping the whole plate strictly Whole30 compliant. The absence of dairy and added sweeteners keeps digestion straightforward after a substantial meal.

A real dinner, not a diet compromise dressed up as one. For more Whole30 dinners built the same way, try our Whole30 Baked Salmon with Roasted Brussels Sprouts or Whole30 Beef and Sweet Potato Skillet.

This recipe is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional dietary advice.

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