Beef / Pork

Fennel-crusted pork loin with roasted potatoes and pears is for Dinner.

Fennel-crusted pork loin with roasted potatoes and pears takes several minutes to prepare.

Fennel-crusted pork loin with roasted potatoes and pears takes several minutes to cook.

Fennel-crusted pork loin with roasted potatoes and pears makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Fennel-crusted pork loin with roasted potatoes and pears are:

1 tablespoon fennel seeds
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
kosher salt and pepper
2 pounds boneless lean pork loin
2 red onions, quartered
1 pound small white potatoes, quartered
3 firm pears (such as Bartlett), cored and quartered

Here is how you make Fennel-crusted pork loin with roasted potatoes and pears:

Heat oven to 400? F. Using the bottom of a heavy pan, crush the fennel seeds. In a small bowl, mix the seeds, the garlic, 1 tablespoon of the oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Rub the mixture over the pork, then place the pork in a large roasting pan. In a bowl, mix the onions, potatoes, pears, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and the remaining oil. Scatter around the pork and roast until cooked through, about 70 minutes (internal temperature 160? F). Transfer the pork to a cutting board and let rest at least 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with the roasted fruit and vegetables. Serving Size: Makes 6 servingsNumber of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KLWOZNIAK.

The nutritional information for Fennel-crusted pork loin with roasted potatoes and pears is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 365.3

• Total Fat: 8.5 g
• Cholesterol: 83.0 mg
• Sodium: 327.6 mg
• Total Carbs: 32.8 g
• Dietary Fiber: 3.3 g
• Protein: 35.0 g