Herb-Crusted Pork Tenderloin with Mashed Potatoes and Roasted Green Beans
This comfort-food classic gets a gut-friendly makeover that doesn't skimp on flavor. A juicy pork tenderloin is rubbed with fresh rosemary, thyme, and garlic-infused oil, then roasted until golden and tender. Instead of raw garlic and onion, we lean on garlic-infused olive oil to deliver that savory, aromatic depth without the high-FODMAP fructans that can trigger digestive discomfort. Alongside the pork, you'll find pillowy mashed potatoes made rich and creamy with lactose-free milk and butter, plus a generous handful of fresh chives for color and mild oniony flavor without the FODMAP load. Roasted green beans tossed in garlic-infused oil round out the plate with a satisfying crunch and bright, herby finish. This meal is perfect for anyone following the elimination phase of the Low-FODMAP Diet who still craves a hearty, familiar dinner. It's a protein-packed, nutritionally balanced plate that proves gut-friendly eating doesn't mean giving up the foods you love.</long_description> <parameter name="meta_description">Gut-friendly comfort food: herb-crusted pork tenderloin, creamy lactose-free mashed potatoes, and garlic-oil roasted green beans. Low-FODMAP dinner.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbpork tenderloin, trimmed of silver skin
- 4 tbspGarlic-infused olive oil, divided
- 1.5 tbspfresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 1.5 tbspfresh thyme, finely chopped
- 1.5 tspsalt, divided
- 1 tspblack pepper, divided
- 2 lbYukon gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 0.5 cupLactose-free milk, warmed
- 4 tbsplactose-free butter, softened
- 2 tbspfresh chives, finely chopped
- 1 lbgreen beans, trimmed
Method
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil or parchment.
- In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons garlic-infused oil, rosemary, thyme, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper to make the herb paste.
- Pat the pork tenderloin dry and rub the herb paste evenly over the entire surface.
- Place the pork on the prepared baking sheet and roast until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C), about 20-25 minutes. 22:30
- Meanwhile, place the cubed potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil and cook until fork-tender, about 15-18 minutes. 18:00
- While the pork and potatoes cook, toss the green beans in a mixing bowl with the remaining 2 tablespoons garlic-infused oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
- Spread the green beans on a separate section of the baking sheet or a second sheet and roast alongside the pork for the last 15 minutes of cooking, until tender and lightly browned. 15:00
- Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Add warmed lactose-free milk and softened lactose-free butter.
- Mash the potatoes until smooth and creamy, then stir in chives and season with remaining salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove the pork from the oven and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing into medallions. 5:00
- Plate the sliced pork with a scoop of mashed potatoes and a serving of roasted green beans. Serve warm.
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