A cozy, flavor-packed dish where savory pork meets sweet apples and tangy balsamic glaze—all roasted together for an easy, elegant meal.
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 3–4)
Main:
- 1–1.5 lb pork tenderloin
- 2 apples (sliced, Fuji or Honeycrisp work best)
- 1½ cups green beans (trimmed)
- 2 carrots (sliced)
- 1 small red onion (optional)
Balsamic glaze:
- 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1½ tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey (or maple syrup)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- ½ tsp dried thyme or rosemary
- Salt & black pepper to taste
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven
Set to 200°C (400°F). - Mix the glaze
Whisk balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, garlic, Dijon, herbs, salt, and pepper. - Prep everything
- Place pork in the center of a sheet pan
- Arrange apples, green beans, and carrots around it
- Drizzle half the glaze over pork and veggies
- Roast
Bake for 20–25 minutes, turning veggies halfway through. - Glaze & finish
Brush remaining glaze over pork and roast another 5–10 minutes until internal temp reaches 63°C (145°F). - Rest & slice
Let pork rest 5 minutes before slicing.
🌿 Anti-Inflammatory Touch
- Add fresh rosemary & thyme (rich in antioxidants)
- Include a pinch of turmeric + black pepper in the glaze
- Use extra virgin olive oil
- Finish with fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon
💡 Tips
- Slice apples thick so they don’t get mushy
- Broil for 2–3 minutes at the end for a caramelized glaze
- Use pork loin if preferred (adjust cooking time slightly)
🥗 Nutrition (Approx. per serving)
- Calories: ~350–420
- Protein: ~30g
- Balanced carbs from apples & veggies
🧮 WW Points (Estimated)
- With honey: ~6–8 points per serving
- Without honey / reduced oil: ~4–6 points
🔄 Variations
- Swap apples for pears for a softer sweetness
- Add sweet potatoes for a heartier meal
- Make it spicy with a pinch of chili flakes