A delicious and savory dish featuring pork tenderloin stuffed with a flavorful mixture of spinach and feta cheese.
Author:Lorenzo Bonucci
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:30 minutes
Total Time:45 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Main Course
Method:Baking and Searing
Cuisine:Mediterranean
Diet:Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
2 pork tenderloins (about 1 pound each)
1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F.
In a medium bowl, combine the chopped spinach, feta cheese, cream cheese, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
Carefully slice each pork tenderloin lengthwise, creating a pocket for the filling. Be sure not to cut all the way through.
Stuff each tenderloin with the spinach and feta mixture, pressing it in gently.
Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the stuffed tenderloins for about 3-4 minutes on each side until browned.
Drizzle balsamic vinegar over the tenderloins and transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F.
Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.
Notes
For a spicy kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the filling.
You can substitute the spinach with kale or Swiss chard for a different flavor profile.