Roasted Pork Loin on a Bed of Beets and Greens with Honey Roasted Peaches

I have been craving for meat dishes ever since my husband practically converted me into a vegetarian! I wanted a dinner that felt a bit more hearty than my large bowls of salad I’ve been having. I haven’t had pork in a while (not counting bacon =D) so I decided to try a pork roast. I’ve never made one before, but this one turned out so good! I loved the combination of everything I made for dinner, so I decided to share my dinner recipe with you all.

*Note: Fruit aren’t keto friendly, but peaches are lower in carbs than most other fruits.

Ingredients for Pork Roast

1 1/2 – 2 LBS of Boneless Pork Loin Roast

1/2 tsp Black Pepper

Small Pinch of Cayenne Pepper

1/4 tsp Ground Thyme

1 tsp Dried Oregano

1 TB Dijon Mustard

2 Cloves Garlic, Minced

3 TB Butter

2 Stalk of Celery, Diced

1 Large Onion, Diced (optional)

Salt and Black Pepper to Taste

Directions:

Rinse off Pork, pat dry, and let sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes. Cut small slits into the pork on both sides. Preheat oven to 300 degrees. In a small skillet melt butter and add black pepper, cayenne pepper, thyme, oregano, Dijon mustard, and garlic. Cook about 1 minute until fragrant. Take off heat and set aside. Salt and Pepper the Pork all over to taste. Add the spice mixture inside the slits and all over the pork. Use hands to rub in the spice mixture. In a roasting pan add onion and celery on bottom and pork loin on top. Roast Pork for about 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes (depending on how big the pork loin is). Meat thermometer should read at least 145 degrees F. During the last 15 minutes turn heat up to 425 degrees to brown the roast. Allow roast to rest at least 10 minutes before slicing.

Ingredients for Roasted Peaches:

3 Peaches

1 1/2 tsp Balsamic Vinegar

3/4 tsp Honey (or a small pinch of Stevia)

1 1/2 tsp Dried Rosemary

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut Peaches in half and pit them. Set aside. In a bowl mix together balsamic vinegar, honey, and rosemary. Add Peaches into the bowl and toss together until fully coated with mixture. Roast on a shallow roasting pan for about 15 minutes.

Ingredients for Beets and Beet Greens:

3 Small -to- Medium Sized Beets with their Greens

1 1/2 TB Olive Oil (or virgin coconut oil)

1 Small Onion, Thinly Sliced (optional)

3 Cloves Garlic, Minced

Salt and Pepper to Taste

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Peel beets and quarter them. Rub 3/4 tsp of Olive Oil on them and roast for 30-60 minutes depending on the size. It should be soft enough to be easily pierced with a fork. Let cool and then slice beets into thickness of preference. Cut the beet greens in to 1/4 inch ribbons. In a skillet, heat the remaining olive oil (or coconut oil) and add garlic and onions. Cook until caramelized, about 10 minutes. Stir in beet greens and cook until wilted. Add beets and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Note: I loved the flavor combination of this whole dinner! It was Sweet, Savory, and Tangy. I recommend serving at least a half peach for every 3 slices of pork roast. The roasted peach is a great compliment to the pork roast. This has been one of the more savory dinners I’ve had in a while. If you don’t have time for the beets and greens you can skip it, but the pork roast and roasted peach is a must together!

Now…maybe you’re like me. Cooking for yourself or for a small family. Since you can get pretty tired of having pork roast for a few nights in a row, here is a yummy and fun way to use your leftovers!

Pork Taco Cups

Ingredients:

8 Butter Leaf Lettuce Pieces

2 1/2 Cup Pork Roast, Thinly Sliced

1/2 Cup Chicken Broth

1/2 an Onion, Thinly Sliced (optional)

1/2 Tomato, Diced

1/4 Cup Cilantro

1 Clove of Garlic, Minced

1 TB Butter

1 tsp Taco Seasoning (see recipe below)

Cumin to Taste

Directions:

In a saucepan melt butter and cook garlic until fragrant, add chicken broth and onion over medium heat. Cook onions for 2 minutes. Add pork roast and taco seasoning (and cumin to taste). Stir and simmer, uncovered for 10-15 minutes or until liquid is thick and has slightly evaporated. Serve Pork Taco fillings inside butter leaf lettuce with tomatoes and cilantro on top. Serve with your favorite sides and condiments (hot sauce, guacamole, limes, and radish, sour cream =D).

Note: This taco seasoning recipe is better than the store bought kind and so easy and cheap to put together at any time! Make a big batch and store it in your ingredients pantry for easy use!

Ingredients for Taco Seasoning:

1 TB Chili Powder

1/4 tsp Garlic Powder

1/4 tsp Onion Powder

1/4 tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes

1/4 tsp Dried Oregano

1/2 tsp Paprika

1 1/2 tsp Cumin

1 tsp Salt

1 tsp Black Pepper

Directions:

Mix all of the ingredients together and store in a jar.

Note: I hope you all have been staying strong and motivated to diet! Recently, instead of thinking about all of the foods that I can’t eat (which was bumming me way out!) I think about how to make my foods more interesting and fun. Being mindful and playful with your meals can really help to keep you on track! Until next time my friends! Enjoy =D

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