Herb-Crusted Pork Tenderloin with Ratatouille

A healthy French-inspired main dish featuring tender pork tenderloin coated with fresh herbs, served alongside a colorful ratatouille of seasonal vegetables. Light, flavorful, and perfect for a nutritious meal.

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F). 2. In a small bowl, mix thyme, rosemary, garlic, salt, and pepper. 3. Rub the pork tenderloin with olive oil and then coat it evenly with the herb mixture. 4. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the pork on all sides until browned (about 2 minutes per side). 5. Transfer the pork to a baking dish and roast in the oven for 12-15 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 63°C (145°F). 6. While the pork is roasting, heat 1 tsp olive oil in a pan over medium heat. 7. Add onion and sauté for 2 minutes until translucent. 8. Add zucchini, eggplant, bell pepper, and tomato, cooking for 8-10 minutes until vegetables are tender. 9. Season ratatouille with salt and pepper to taste. 10. Remove pork from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing. 11. Plate the sliced pork alongside the ratatouille and garnish with fresh basil leaves.

150g pork tenderloin 1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped 1 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped 1 garlic clove, minced 1 tbsp olive oil Salt and pepper to taste 100g zucchini, diced 100g eggplant, diced 100g bell pepper, diced 1 small tomato, diced 1/2 small onion, finely chopped 1 tsp olive oil (for ratatouille) Fresh basil leaves for garnish