Stuffed Pork Tenderloin With Cilantro Lime Pesto

Cilantro, also known as coriander, is a signature spice in Mexican cooking. In this recipe it combines with lime to add zing to pork tenderloin, a sensational main dish for an elegant dinner.

• Ready In: 1 hr 35 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs  pork tenderloin
• 3  garlic cloves, minced
• 1⁄2 onion, cut into chunks
• 1⁄2 cup  loosely packed chopped fresh cilantro
• 2  tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1  teaspoon  diced  jalapeno
• 2  tablespoons  corn oil
• 1⁄2 cup  shredded monterey jack cheese
•  green chile picante sauce

Directions

1. PREHEAT oven to 400°F.
2. CUT tenderloin lengthwise almost in half.
3. Open; lay flat between two pieces of waxed paper.
4. Pound with meat mallet or rolling pin to 1/2-inch thickness.
5. PLACE garlic, onion, cilantro, lime juice and jalapenos in food processor or blender container; cover.
6. Process until coarsely chopped.
7. Process, while slowly adding corn oil, for 10-15 seconds or until mixture is slightly smooth.
8. Spread half of cilantro mixture over tenderloin; top with cheese.
9. Roll up; secure with string.
10. Spread remaining cilantro mixture over top.
11. Place on rack in roasting pan.
12. BAKE for 55-60 minutes or until internal temperature of 170 F is reached.
13. Cool for 5 minutes.
14. Remove string; slice.
15. Serve with picante sauce.