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     Title: Pork Tenderloin with Pumpkin Seed Pesto
Categories: Pork, Herbs, Squash, Vegetables
     Yield: 4 Servings

 1 1/2 lb Pork tenderloin
   3/4 ts Salt; divided
   1/2 ts Ground black pepper
     3 ts Extra-virgin olive oil;
          - divided
   1/4 lg Onion; coarse chopped
   1/4 c  Pumpkin seeds; roasted,
          - salted and shelled
     1 cl Garlic; coarse chopped
   1/2 ts Ground cumin
     3 tb Fresh cilantro leaves

 Set oven @ 400 F/205 C.

 Sprinkle pork with 1/2 ts salt and pepper. Heat 1 ts oil in
 oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork to skillet; cook
 4-5 minutes, turning frequently to brown all sides.

 Place skillet with pork in oven; roast 15-17 minutes. Transfer pork
 to cutting board; loosely cover with aluminum foil. Let stand
 10 minutes before slicing.

 Meanwhile, in food processor with knife blade attached, puree
 onion, pumpkin seeds, garlic, cumin, and remaining 1/4 ts salt and
 2 ts oil. Add cilantro; pulse until coarsely chopped.

 Slice pork into 1" thick slices and serve with pesto.

 RECIPE FROM: https://nourish.schnucks.com

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