Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Chimichurri and Roasted Vegetables
Easy to make Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Chimichurri and Roasted Vegetables. A fabulous healthy meal any night of the week.
Even for those of us that love to tinker around our kitchens, there are days we don’t feel like cooking.
Days we are so busy, or so focused on something else, the idea of cooking dinner just hangs over us like a wet blanket.
Of course in grown-up land, the words “don’t feel like it” mean nothing.
As we all know, responsible people do plenty of things every day that they don’t feel like doing.
Come to think of it, I don’t ever feel like unloading the dish washer, or doing laundry, or scrubbing bathrooms. Yet they are done every week without fail.
This shifts cooking dinner into the proper light. I may not feel like cooking today, but most days it’s a joyous experience. I should be thankful for that.
On days we don’t feel like cooking there are options…
1. Leftovers. I seem to be the only person in the house that enjoys them.
2. Takeout. Sometimes it’s more work to load the kids in the car and drive somewhere to get it.
3. “Snack-tray” as my kids call it. Cheese, olives, sliced salami, crackers. The most appealing choice so far, but not very healthy.
4. Make something super quick, healthy, and delicious, that doesn’t seem like work.
I usually go with option 4.
Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Chimichurri and Roasted Vegetables is a meal I make on just such an occasion, that fills the roll of healthy home-cooked dinner.
It starts and ends with chimichurri, a bright, bold, aromatic Argentinian sauce. Chimichurri is essentially a thick vinaigrette that can be used as a marinade or sauce for just about everything.
Seriously… I have used chimichurri on beef, chicken, seafood, potatoes, salad, bruschetta and numerous other items. Yet it always tastes as if it was made solely for that one dish.
To make Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Chimichurri and Roasted Vegetables, begin by pureeing the ingredients for chimichurri in the food processor.
Then rub the chimichurri over pork loins and toss it with sliced sliced veggies.
Put both the pork and the veggies in the fridge until everyone is good and hungry. Later grill both the pork and veggies, and Viola! Dinner (a dinner you could even serve to guests) is served!
Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Chimichurri and Roasted Vegetables is a dinner that far surpasses leftovers OR takeout in my opinion.
It takes very little effort, yet offers huge bonus points in the flavor department!
Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Chimichurri and Roasted Vegetables
Ingredients
- 2 pork tenderloins, 1 pound each
- 1 bunch fresh parsley, stems removed
- 1 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
- 3 small zucchini
- 3 small summer squash
- 6 medium carrots
- 1 pound asparagus
Instructions
- For the Chimichurri: Place the parsley, olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, cumin, salt, garlic cloves, and crushed red pepper in a food processor. Puree 30 seconds, then scrape the sides down and puree again.
- Cut both type of squash and the carrots in half lengthwise. (Cut fat carrots in quarters.) Trim the ends of the asparagus. Place all veggies in a baking dish and add 1/3 cup chimichurri. Sprinkle with salt.
- Rub 1/4 cup of the chimichurri over the pork loin and sprinkle with salt. Let the veggies and pork marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat grill to medium heat. Grill the pork for 15-18 minutes, rotating every 4-5 minutes. Let the meat rest 5-10 minutes, then slice into 1/2-inch pieces.
- After the pork comes off the grill, place the veggies on the grill. Grill 3-5 minutes per side. Salt and pepper if needed. Serve the pork with the remaining chimichurri drizzled over the top.
I have plenty of days that I don't feel like cooking! I agree that a fresh sauce like chimichurri can elevate a simple dinner of grilled meat and veggies to another level. Thanks for the recipe:-)
Ah – I definitely feel this way about dinner many nights, but more so about grocery shopping! Maybe because I do not have any nice groceries nearby, or maybe because racing through the store trying to beat a two year old melt down is always a challenge – but nevertheless, this sounds perfect for a simple yet delicious meal. I have not had chimichurri sauce in ages – will have to do this soon! ( :
Oh, I have many of those "don't feel like it days" too. That's a great marinade. Didn't know it is called Chimichurri. The pork and veges looked very tasty.
There a days I feel the same way. For a quickie dinner, this looks fresh and healthy. :)
wow,looks amazing!very beautiful pics!
Yum… I feel the same way about getting meals ready. There are days I love to putter in the kitchen and it's a stress reliever, and then there are days it's pure stress to have to figure out what to have for supper. Great choice on your part.
Oh how lovely this is!!! So fresh.
The colours are so vibrant! YUMMY summer!
This looks delicious and so easy! I will definitely be putting it on my rotation. I love how quickly it comes together. Your pictures make it mouthwatering as well!
We all have those days where we wish for that day we had a live in chef. Nice save on a I don't feel like cooking day.
This is also one of my go to sauces. We love it over fish and steak. I so hear you on the days that you just don't feel, but I find that usually after I finish making dinner, I'm happy that I did it.
I definitely have "I don't feel like it" days! :) This looks fantastic and delicious!
Well, I'm back offering up witty and humoures comments. Alright, nothing comes to mind other than I hear your becoming a known face around the culinary world known as Asheville. Getting identified public is cool, congratulations! Keep up the hard work and good cooking, Giada may be in fear of losing her job…….
What a platter of summer bounty! Those vegetables look stunning, and I'm sure they tasted better. The heat and busyness of summer makes me want to turn to easy, light and healthy meals too. This looks wonderful!
Last night I got home and felt physically drained. I was on the verge going for your option 2. I deliberated over option 3 and in the end pulled myself together and went for option 4.
It's so much more satisfying make something quick and homemade. I wish I'd seen your chimichuri last night though. I totally would have made it. It looks perfect and so tasty too.
Oh boy..that's a plate of summer and goodness! The chicken looks so delectable with all the grilled veggies!
Ok, don't think I am weird, but I have never had chimichurri! I think I will now though, it looks quick and easy and delicious! :)
Love the idea of using chimichurri with pork. Thanks for your post.