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Stuffed Pork Tenderloin with Cilantro Lime Pesto

Stuffed Pork Tenderloin with Cilantro Lime Pesto is built on Pork Tenderloin, Garlic Peeled, Onion Cut Into Chunks, Lightly Packed Fresh Cilantro, and Lime Juice. Serves 4. Scale it up or down for the number of people at the table.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb
• 3
• 1/2
• 1/2 cup
• 2 tbsp
• 1 tsp
• 2 tbsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   PREHEAT oven to 400�F.

2. 2

   Roasted pork tenderloin is kept moist by a filling of spicy cilantro-lime pesto and a layer of cheese.

3. 3

   CUT tenderloin lengthwise almost in half.

4. 4

   Open; lay flat between two pieces of waxed paper.

5. 5

   Pound with meat mallet or rolling pin to 1/2-inch thickness.

6. 6

   PLACE garlic, onion, cilantro, lime juice and jalape�os in food processor or blender; cover.

7. 7

   Process until coarsely chopped.

8. 8

   Spread half of cilantro mixture over tenderloin; top with cheese.

9. 9

   Roll up; secure with string.

10. 10

    Spread remaining cilantro mixture over top.

11. 11

    Place on rack in roasting pan.

12. 12

    BAKE for 55 to 60 minutes or until internal temperature of 170�F is reached.

13. 13

    Cool for 5 minutes. Remove string; slice. Serve with picante sauce.