Apple-Stuffed Pork Tenderloin

Total Time Prep: 30 min. Bake: 25 min.

Yield 3 servings

Ready in under an hour, this contest-winning apple stuffed pork tenderloin combines juicy pork with a savory-sweet apple filling. With just 30 minutes of prep, you'll create a flavor-packed dish that's perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions.

Ingredients

6 tablespoons reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided
2 tablespoons raisins
1/2 cup chopped apple
1 celery rib, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1-1/2 cups fat-free Caesar croutons
2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 pork tenderloin (1 pound)

Directions

In a small saucepan, bring 4 tablespoons broth to a boil. Remove from the heat; add raisins. Let stand for 5 minutes.
In a nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray; saute the apple, celery and onion for 3-4 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from the heat; stir in the broth mixture, croutons, nuts, pepper and the remaining broth.
Make a lengthwise slit down the center of the roast to within 1/2 in. of bottom. Open roast so it lies flat; cover with plastic wrap. Flatten to 1/2-in. thickness. Remove plastic wrap; fill with stuffing mixture. Close roast; tie at 2-in. intervals with kitchen string and secure ends with toothpicks.
Place on a rack in a shallow baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 425° for 25-30 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 336 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 84mg cholesterol, 417mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 2g fiber), 35g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch.

My mother used to make this apple stuffed pork loin. To lighten my mom's recipe up a bit, I reduced the amount of croutons called for and used the fat-free variety. —Sandra Harrison of Viera, Florida

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