8.06.2013

Pork Tenderloin, Fried Quinoa and Green Beans

Last Tuesday I was in a huge hurry to put dinner on the table after work so that we could get my son to his swim class on time. I made a pork tenderloin, quinoa "fried rice" and some fresh green beans. My basic way to cook a pork tenderloin (unless I'm following some other recipe) is to rub it with salt, pepper, sage and fennel and roast it at 400 for about 30 minutes. I check it with a meat thermometer but 30 minutes usually does the trick (sometimes 40). Let is rest for a few minutes before slicing into it...so good!
 
As for the quinoa, I started out following this recipe for quinoa fried rice but now I just wing it. I also do not add chicken to the micture. This quinoa is really easy to make and is always a big hit on our house.
 
Lastly, I had a bag of green beans from the farmer's market so I just washed them, trimmed them and then steamed them until they were soft enough for my liking. We don't like them too mushy but obviously they need to be cooked enough.
 
And there you have it. Delicious dinner prepared, served and eaten within an hour and 15 minutes.

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