Harvest Pork Roast with Vegetables
Recipe from TheOtherWhiteMeat.com
Times:
15 minutes prep, 90 minutes cook
Ingredients:
3 pounds pork loin roast
1 0.7-oz package dry italian salad dressing mix
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
8 cups fall vegetables, (potatoes, carrots, sweet potatoes, parsnips, onions, bell peppers) cut into 1 to 1 1/2-inch chunks
Cooking Directions:
Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Place pork in shallow roasting pan. Blend Italian salad dressing mix, cumin and oregano in small bowl. Sprinkle half of seasoning mixture over pork; cook uncovered for 1 to 1-1/2 hours or until internal temperature on a thermometer reads 150 degrees F. Remove roast from oven; let rest until temperature reaches 160 degrees F, about 10 minutes.
While pork is cooking, coat a separate baking dish with vegetable cooking spray and add vegetables. Sprinkle remaining seasoning over vegetables. Cover and roast in oven for 30 minutes. Remove cover, stir and continue roasting 15 to 30 minutes until vegetables are tender.
Slice roast and serve with vegetables.
Serves 6 to 8.
Serving Suggestions:
Mediterranean flavors and fall harvest vegetables complement this succulent pork roast. This tasty dish is a cinch to prepare and is sure to satisfy any appetite. Younger kids can help by setting the table and older kids can wash and chop your family’s favorite veggies. Top crusty bread slices with herbed butter or honey to complete the meal.
Nutrition:
Calories: 182 calories
Protein: 12 grams
Fat: 4 grams
Sodium: 65 milligrams
Cholesterol: 30 milligrams
Saturated Fat: 0 grams
Carbohydrates: 27 grams