Pork Medallions With Pears

Submitted by Karen in CT

""Both healthful and hearty, these pork tenderloin medallions are finished with a sweet and tangy pear sauce." from Good Housekeeping, February 2012 Brown rice may be substituted for the quinoa"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
• 1 lb pork tenderloin, cut into 1-inch-thick slices
• 1 tablespoon olive oil (extra-virgin)
• 2 teaspoons fennel seeds
• 4 green onions, sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 1⁄2 lbs pears, peeled, cored, and sliced (Anjou or Bartlett)
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

directions

1. Prepare quinoa as label directs.
2. Press pork with palm of hand to flatten. Sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.
3. In 12-inch skillet, heat oil on medium-high. Add pork; cook 5 to 6 minutes or until browned on both sides, turning over once. Transfer to plate.
4. Reduce heat to medium. To same skillet, add fennel seeds; cook 30 seconds, stirring.
5. Add green onions, 1/3 cup water, and garlic; cook 1 minute, stirring. Add pears, lemon juice, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; cook 2 minutes or until pears begin to soften, stirring occasionally.
6. Return pork to pan, along with any juices. Cook 3 to 6 minutes or until pork is slightly pink in center (145F).
7. Serve pork with quinoa; top with pear mixture. Garnish with additional green onion, if desired.