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Pork Medallions with Lemon Dill Crema and Feta Asparagus
ready in 15 minutes
Prep & Cook Time: 10-15 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
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Under %{max_calories} caloriesUnder 35g carbs
Chef
Ryan Pugh
Succulent pork, cheese-kissed asparagus, and a fabulous sunny crema, all coming together in less than 15 minutes? Is it magic? Is it sorcery? No, it's just you making a delicious dinner.
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 12 oz. Asparagus
- 12 oz. Pork Tenderloin Medallions
- 1 Roma Tomato
- 1 Lemon
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2 oz. Sour Cream
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½ oz. Feta Cheese Crumbles
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½ oz. Crispy Red Peppers
- 2 Dill Sprigs
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Nutrition (per serving) bP8kZo3z
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Calories410
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Carbohydrates13g
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Net Carbs10g
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Fat22g
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Protein42g
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Sodium1080mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
Customize It Instructions
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If using sirloin steaks or chicken, follow same instructions as pork in Step 1 and 2, cooking until proteins reach minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes per side.
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Stem and coarsely chop dill.
Trim woody ends off asparagus.Halve lemon. Juice one half and cut remaining half into wedges.Pat pork medallions dry, and season both sides with 1/4 tsp. salt and a pinch of pepper. If you receive pork tenderloin, slice into 1/2" pieces. Season the same amount. -
2 Cook the Pork Medallions
Place a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil. Add pork medallions to hot pan and cook until pork reaches a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 3-5 minutes per side.
Remove from burner.While pork cooks, cook vegetables. -
3 Cook the Vegetables
Place a medium non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil. Add asparagus to hot pan and cook undisturbed until bright green, 2-3 minutes.
Stir in 2 Tbsp. water, tomatoes, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper. Cover, and cook until asparagus is tender, 3-5 minutes.Remove from burner. -
4 Make Lemon Dill Crema and Finish Dish
In a mixing bowl, combine sour cream, dill, 1 tsp. lemon juice, a pinch of salt, and 1 tsp. water.
Plate dish as pictured on front of card, placing pork on lemon dill crema, and topping asparagus with feta. Squeeze lemon wedges over vegetables to taste. Bon appétit!
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