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Smoked Paprika Pork Tenderloin

Smoked Paprika Pork Tenderloin

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Smoked Paprika Pork Tenderloin

 

Hello my fellow foodie adventurers!

Today’s Kitchen Quest is a smoky triumph: Smoked Paprika Pork Tenderloin! This is one of my absolute favorite recipes—and yes, I have a lot of favorites because I just love food; it’s one of life’s truest joys you can craft for yourself. You’ll love this healthy dish that proves you can eat well and savor every bite—tender, juicy pork tenderloin medallions glazed in a spicy smoked paprika sauce, grilled to perfection, and paired with a vibrant sautéed medley of lima beans, corn, onions, and bell peppers. The smoky paprika and cumin turn the pork into a flavorful delight, while the veggie medley adds a fresh, hearty crunch—quick to forge and endlessly tasty, it’s a wholesome feast that feels like a joyous adventure. Ready to wield your skillet and claim this treasure?

 

What You’ll Need (The Quest Inventory):

Pork Tenderloin:
    • 1 tbsp. olive oil (the golden flame)
    • 1 tsp smoked paprika (the smoky rune)
    • ½ tsp ground cumin (the earthy spark)
    • 1 tsp salt (the seasoning charm)
    • 1 tsp black pepper (a shadow kiss)
    • 1 lb. pork tenderloin (the hearty champion)
Vegetable Medley:
    • 1 tsp salt (a subtle rune)
    • 1 tsp black pepper (a dark whisper)
    • 1 sweet onion, chopped (the humble village root)
    • 2 red bell peppers, diced (crimson heralds)
    • 2 cups frozen corn (golden kernels)
    • 2 cups lima beans (verdant pearls)

 

How To Forge The Feast (The Quest Steps):

    • Brew the Elixir: In a bowl, mix 2 tsp olive oil, 1 tsp smoked paprika, ½ tsp ground cumin, ½ tsp salt, and ½ tsp black pepper—whisk into a smoky, spicy glaze.
    • Prepare the Champion: Slice the 1 lb pork tenderloin into medallions—coat them generously in the glaze and set aside to marinate in flavor.
    • Gather the Medley: Chop the sweet onion and dice the 2 red bell peppers—your veggie allies are ready!
    • Sauté the Spoils: Heat 1 tsp olive oil in a large frypan over medium heat—add the onion, bell peppers, 2 cups frozen corn, 2 cups lima beans, 1 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper. Sauté for 8-10 minutes until tender and fragrant—stir occasionally to meld the flavors.
    • Grill the Glory: In a separate skillet or grill pan, heat 1 tsp olive oil over medium-high. Add the pork medallions and cook for 3 minutes per side—until seared, juicy, and cooked through (145°F inside for perfect tenderness).
    • Claim Your Feast: Plate the sautéed veggie medley and top with the smoky pork medallions—serve hot and revel in the wholesome triumph!

 

Tips Tricks & Variations

This Smoked Paprika Pork Tenderloin is a healthy classic reborn, but every Kitchen Quest hero needs a few clever moves and twists to master the craft. Here’s how to wield your skills and remix this dish like a true flavor bard!

 

Cooking Tricks:

  • Glaze Boost: Double the paprika-cumin mix and reserve half—brush it on mid-cook for an extra smoky kick!
  • Pork Prep: Let the medallions sit in the glaze for 15 minutes before cooking—deepens the flavor infusion.
  • Veggie Hack: Use frozen mixed veggies to skip chopping—saves time without losing the medley magic.
  • Grill Mark: Use a grill pan for those gorgeous sear lines—adds tavern-worthy flair to your pork!

 

Tasty Variations:

  • Spicy Skirmish: Add a pinch of cayenne or red pepper flakes to the glaze—ignite a fiercer flame!
  • Veggie Vault: Swap lima beans for peas or add diced zucchini—extra loot for your medley.
  • Seasoning Twist: Trade cumin for chili powder or add smoked salt—new runes to wield proudly.
  • Sweet Pact: Mix a tsp of honey into the glaze—balances the smoke with a subtle kiss.
  • Herb Quest: Toss fresh cilantro or thyme into the veggies—a fragrant banner to lift the feast!

 

If you missed it, swing back to my last post: Electric Lemonade—a refreshing quest to fuel your next adventure!
Smoked Paprika Pork Tenderloin

Smoked Paprika Pork Tenderloin

Renee
Tender, juicy pork tenderloin medallions glazed in a spicy smoked paprika sauce, grilled to perfection, and paired with a vibrant sautéed medley of lima beans, corn, onions, and bell peppers.
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Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 303 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 lb pork tenderloin
  • 1/2 sweet onion
  • 1 red bell pepper (diced)
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1 cup lima beans

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl mix 2 tsp oil, smoked paprika, cumin 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper mix well to combine
  • Slice pork into medallions
  • Add pork and coat, set aside
  • Chop the onion and bell pepper
  • Heat 1 tsp oil in a large frypan and add the veggies and cook for 6 minutes
  • Add the remaining salt and pepper and transfer to a bowl cover and set aside to keep warm
  • Add 1 tsp oil to the pan and heat.
  • Add the pork medallions and cook for 3 minutes per side
  • Serve and enjoy
Keyword Healthy