Pork Tenderloin Diablo with Black Bean Spinach Sauté

It’s been awhile since I’ve sent a new recipe, so I’m making up for it today by sending two! I really enjoy cooking both recipes together for a few reasons:

  1. They make a well-rounded meal that includes both animal- and plant-based protein, healthy carbs & fiber, a small-to-moderate amount of fat—but far more flavor than the amount of fat might indicate—and a variety of veggies.
  2. They require only basic cooking skills.
  3. Each recipe requires attention at different times, and the entire meal should take less than 35 minutes to make.

Click the links to download a PDF of each recipe:

A couple final notes:

  1. You’ll notice that the ingredient lists are written a little differently than what you might be used to seeing. It’s a modified version of a method used to simplify the cooking process. I was first exposed to the idea when reading Tim Ferriss’ book The 4-Hour Chef… which is actually a great book if you currently aren’t very comfortable in the kitchen and/or want to level-up your cooking (and learning) skills.
  2. To simplify (and speed up) the process of making these recipes together:
    1. Save prepping the ingredients for the “veggie” recipe until after you put the pork in the oven.
    2. Set the pork aside when it comes out of the oven, mix the ingredients for the sauce, and then put the sauce on a very low heat to thicken.
    3. Cook the “veggie” recipe. When it’s finished (about 5 minutes), the sauce will be ready. Add the butter, and you’re good to go!

Give them a try sometime this week, and let me know what your taste buds think!