Low Carb Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Veggies & apples (Keto & Paleo Friendly)

There’s nothing like a seared and baked pork tenderloin with roasted apples and in season veggies to create a wholesome, delicious and hearty meal. Not only is this recipe relatively easy to follow but it is healthy, low carb and packed with flavors. What you get from this seared tenderloin and then finished in the oven or air fryer is a moist and truly filling dish that’s easy and delivers a hearty meal for friends or family.

For the veggies, I used granny smith apples that is slightly sour along with broccoli, celery and onions to give some sweetness. You can easily substitute whatever you also have in season veggies or what’s available in your fridge to add to this mix.

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Is Pork low carb friendly?

Yes, pork is generally low-carb friendly! Pork is a protein-rich meat that contains almost no carbohydrates, making it a good option for low-carb or keto diets. Cuts like pork chops, tenderloin, and bacon are high in protein and fat, with negligible carbs. However, be mindful of how it’s prepared—some recipes might add sugary sauces, breading, or marinades that can increase the carb content.

For the best low-carb options, stick to plain, grilled, roasted, or pan-fried pork without sweet or starchy sides.

Ingredients for this Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Veggies

1 – 1 2/2 lbs. pork tenderloin

2 small apples

4 tablespoons olive oil

1/2 teaspoon Italian herbs

1/2 teaspoon chili flakes

1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

6 cloves garlic

1 small onion

1 lbs. broccoli florets

2 stalks celery

1/2 teaspoon sea salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1/4 cup of chicken or vegetable stock

Instructions to making this pork tenderloin with roasted veggies

Start by preheating your oven or air fryer to 400 degrees (smaller pork loins are the perfect casserole size)

Poke holes in the tenderloin and dress with salt pepper and minced garlic

Place two tablespoons of the olive oil on medium heat and sear the tenderloin on all sides until browned and then set aside (about 5-6 minutes total)

Place the remaining olive oil and saute the apples, onions, celery and broccoli and add your herbs and mix together well.

Add the stock to the dish and simmer on low and then let it simmer and let a little of the sauce get reduced.

Place the vegetables around the pork tenderloin in a ceramic cooking dish and then place in the oven

Bake the dish for about 15-20 minutes and test to see if the internal temperature of the pork reaches 150 degrees Fahrenheit.

Take out of the oven and let it rest about 10 minutes before serving

What to serve with your pork tenderloin and apple & veggie medley

I like to serve this as a main entre and typically on a bed of cooked and prepared quinoa. You can consider these side dishes to complement the tenderloin dish:

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