Fresh herbs, garlic and lemon zest combine to make this Herb-crusted Pork Loin both incredibly flavorful and nutrient-rich.
Herb-Crusted Pork Loin
Nutrivore Score: 514
Ingredients
- 3-4 lbs pork center loin or sirloin
- 2 sprigs rosemary
- 10-12 sprigs thyme
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 8-9 cloves garlic
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- ½ teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Blend spices in a small food processor or spice grinder or grind in a mortar and pestle.
- Rub spices evenly over entire roast.
- Wrap the roast in plastic wrap, place in your fridge, and let marinate for four hours or overnight (optional).
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Place roast fat side up on a roasting pan. Cook for 20 minutes per pound, until internal temperature reaches 160F.
- Remove roast from oven and let rest 5-10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Herb-Crusted Pork Loin
Amount per Serving
Calories
211
% Daily Value*
Fat
6
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
13
%
Trans Fat
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
2
g
Cholesterol
111
mg
37
%
Sodium
235
mg
10
%
Potassium
695
mg
20
%
Carbohydrates
2
g
1
%
Fiber
0.4
g
2
%
Sugar
0.1
g
0
%
Protein
35
g
70
%
Vitamin A
133
IU
3
%
Vitamin C
4
mg
5
%
Calcium
23
mg
2
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
