Spice-Rubbed Pork With Quinoa

Recipe from Food Network Kitchens.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  teaspoons  smoked paprika
• 1⁄2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2  teaspoons ground cumin
•  kosher salt
• 2  pork tenderloin (1 3/4 lbs. total, halved crosswise)
• 1  tablespoon  extra-virgin olive oil
• 1  cup quinoa, rinsed thoroughly
• 1 1⁄2 cups frozen corn, thawed
• 2  scallions, thinly sliced
•  fresh ground black pepper
•  salsa verde (for serving) (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Combine the paprika, red pepper flakes, cumin, and 2 teaspoons salt in a shallow dish. Rub the pork all over with the olive oil; then roll in the spice mixture to coat. Transfer to a roasting pan and roast until thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the meat registers 145 degrees F, 15 - 20 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the quinoa and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and fluff with a fork. Toss with corn, scallions, salt & pepper. Slice the pork, drizzed with olive oil and serve alongside quinoa and salsa verde.