Mediterranean Pork and Tapenade Roll Ups
Delight your taste buds with these Mediterranean Pork and Tapenade Roll Ups, a masterful blend of vibrant Mediterranean flavors and elegant presentation. Tender pork tenderloin is butterflied, seasoned, and generously spread with a zesty homemade tapenade made from Kalamata olives, capers, fresh parsley, garlic, and a hint of lemon. Layered with fresh spinach leaves and rolled into a perfect cylinder, the pork is seared to golden perfection before being oven-roasted for a juicy, melt-in-your-mouth finish. This impressive dish is quick to prepare, taking just 20 minutes of prep time, and is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Serve these savory roll-ups with roasted vegetables or a crisp salad for a wholesome, restaurant-worthy meal that’s bursting with Mediterranean flair.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Pork tenderloin
- 0.75 cup Pitted Kalamata olives
- 1 tbsp Capers
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- 1 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 cup Fresh spinach leaves
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 4 pieces Kitchen twine
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
Butterfly the pork tenderloin by slicing it lengthwise down the center, being careful not to cut all the way through. Open the meat like a book and pound it evenly to about 1/2 inch thickness using a meat mallet.
Season the pork tenderloin with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Set aside.
In a food processor, combine the pitted Kalamata olives, capers, garlic, parsley, lemon juice, and olive oil. Pulse until the mixture forms a coarse paste, creating the tapenade.
Spread the tapenade evenly over the butterflied pork tenderloin, leaving a 1-inch border along the edges.
Lay the fresh spinach leaves evenly over the tapenade layer.
Starting from one long end, tightly roll up the pork tenderloin into a cylinder. Secure the roll with kitchen twine, tying it in four evenly spaced sections to hold its shape.
Season the outside of the pork roll with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.
Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork roll on all sides for about 2 minutes per side, or until browned.
Transfer the skillet (or place the pork roll on the prepared baking sheet if not using an oven-safe skillet) into the preheated oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the pork reaches 145°F (63°C).
Remove the pork roll from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing into 1-inch thick pieces.
Serve the Mediterranean Pork and Tapenade Roll Ups warm with your choice of sides, such as roasted vegetables or a fresh salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1105 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 64.5 g | 83% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.1 g | 66% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 308 mg | 103% | |
| Sodium | 6952 mg | 302% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 17.3 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.4 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.6 g | ||
| Protein | 115.5 g | 231% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 196 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 10.0 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 2445 mg | 52% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
