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pork loin veggie feast

pork loin veggie feast

👨‍🍳 Chefy Tip: Rub the pork an hour before you start so the seasoning actually sticks — dry surface, good crust. Potatoes should look golden on the edges, carrots slightly caramelized — pull everything at the same time, not one after the other.

Serves
4
Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Difficulty
Intermediate
Cost
Moderate
Calories
400
Carbs
30g
Protein
45g
Fat
15g

Flavor Profile

🥩 Tender and juicy from the pork loin
🥔 Sweet and earthy from the roasted potatoes and carrots
🧴 Rich and aromatic from the olive oil and herbs
🍋 Bright and zesty from the lemon
🌿 Fragrant and fresh from thyme and rosemary

Ingredients

🥩 2 lb pork loin
🥔 3 large potatoes, diced
🥕 2 large carrots, peeled and sliced
🧴 3 tbsp olive oil
🍋 Juice and zest of 1 lemon
🌿 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
🌿 2 sprigs fresh thyme
🧂 Salt and pepper to taste
🧄 4 cloves garlic, minced

Instructions

01

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Rub pork loin with 1 tbsp olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, rosemary, thyme, and garlic.

02

Place pork on a roasting pan surrounded by potatoes and carrots. Drizzle vegetables with remaining olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

03

Roast 40-45 minutes until internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C). Rest 5 minutes before slicing.

04

Serve sliced pork with roasted vegetables, garnished with fresh herbs and lemon zest.

🧬 Food Science

Pork loin is a lean source of protein and is commonly enjoyed in Mediterranean and European cuisines. Research shows that incorporating lean meats like pork into a balanced diet can help support muscle mass and overall health as we age.

Pair It

🥂 Pair with a glass of red wine or sparkling water with a slice of lemon.
🍽️ Pair with roasted Brussels sprouts or a simple cucumber and herb salad.