Pork Tenderloin Sliders with Three Sauces
 Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 3 minutes
1 pork tenderloin (1 pound), trimmed
1 teaspoon salt-free seasoning*
2 teaspoons olive oil
12 mini (1 1/2-x-2-inches) rolls, split and toasted
6 romaine lettuce leaves, torn
2 plum tomatoes, each cut into 6 slices*
Cut pork about 1/2-inch thick. Sprinkle pork on all sides with the seasoning. Heat the oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork and cook, turning once, until the pork is browned, about 1 1/2 minutes on each side.
Place the tenderloin in the rolls, top with lettuce, tomatoes, and sauce of your choice.
*Tomatoes can be served raw or broiled for more intense flavor
SAUCES
| Yogurt-Lime Sauce:
1/2 cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt
1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest
2 teaspoons lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
Stir together all ingredients in a small bowl. |
Goat Cheese-Basil Sauce:
4 ounces soft goat cheese, at room temperature (1/2 cup)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 small clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Pinch black pepper
Stir together all ingredients in a small bowl. |
Spicy Avocado Sauce:
1 small ripe avocado, halved, pitted, and peeled
1 tablespoon minced jalapeno, including seeds
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 teaspoons minced fresh cilantro
Place the avocado in a small bowl and mash with a fork or potato masher; add remaining ingredients and stir until well mixed. |
Serving Suggestion
You can substitute the romaine lettuce with arugula, baby greens, baby spinach, or cabbage instead. Make all three sauces so everyone has a choice, or choose your favorite bottled sauce, such as barbecue or honey mustard sauce. Serve the sliders with baked sweet potato fries.
*Salt-free seasonings include: McCormick Perfect Pinch salt-free garlic and herb seasoning, McCormick Perfect Pinch Salt free garlic and pepper seasoning, McCormick Perfect Pinch Salt free Original seasoning, McCormick Perfect Pinch Salt free Savory all-purpose seasoning, Mrs. Dash salt-free garlic and herb seasoning, Mrs. Dash salt-free lemon pepper seasoning, Mrs. Dash salt-free Caribbean citrus seasoning, Mrs. Dash salt-free Italian medley, Mrs. Dash salt-free garlic and herb seasoning
Makes 12 servings
Nutritional Information per Serving (1 slider)
Calories: 90 Fat: 2g Saturated Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 25mg Sodium: 85mg Carbohydrates: 9g
Protein: 10g Fiber: 1g
SAUCES
Makes a 1/2 cup
Yogurt-Lime Raita Sauce per Serving (2 teaspoons)
Calories: 5 Fat: 0g Saturated Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg Sodium: 0mg Carbohydrates: 1g
Protein: 1g Fiber: 0g |
Makes a 1/2 cup
Goat Cheese-Basil Sauce per Serving (2 teaspoons)
Calories: 25 Fat: 2g Saturated Fat: 1.5g
Cholesterol: 0mg Sodium: 35mg Carbohydrates: 0g
Protein: 2g Fiber: 0g |
Makes a 1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon
Spicy Avocado Sauce per Serving (2 teaspoons)
Calories: 20 Fat: 2g Saturated Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg Sodium: 0mg Carbohydrates: 1g
Protein: 0g Fiber: 0g |
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