Pork Tenderloin Stuffed with Spinach and Goat Cheese

goat cheese

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Feta provides a similar tangy flavor, while cream cheese is more affordable.

pork tenderloin

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Chicken breast is a leaner option, while pork loin is more cost-effective.

Remove the silver skin from the pork tenderloin.

Butterfly the pork tenderloin by cutting halfway through without going all the way through.

Cover the pork with plastic wrap and pound it to about a quarter of an inch thick.

Season the inside of the pork tenderloin with salt and black pepper.

Defrost frozen spinach and ensure all water is removed.

In a bowl, combine defrosted spinach, goat cheese, chopped toasted walnuts, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and grated whole nutmeg; mix well with hands.

Spread the stuffing mixture onto the pork tenderloin, leaving some room at the edges.

Roll the pork tenderloin over the stuffing and secure it with kitchen twine.

Season the outside of the pork with a pork rub and additional salt and pepper.

Heat olive oil in a skillet until hot, then sear the pork on all sides until golden-brown.

Transfer the pork to a preheated oven at 400°F and roast for 20-25 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 145°F.

Let the pork rest before slicing and serving.

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