Rosemary Pork Roast with Carrots

  • Prep 15 min
  • Total 1 hr 45 min
  • Servings 10

Ingredients

  • Olive oil cooking spray
  • 1 boneless pork center loin roast (about 2 1/2 lb)
  • 2 teaspoons dried rosemary leaves, crushed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 lb ready-to-eat baby-cut carrots
  • 1 large sweet onion, cut into 16 wedges
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 15x10x1-inch pan with olive oil cooking spray. Remove fat from pork. Spray pork with cooking spray; sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of the rosemary, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and the pepper. Place in center of pan.
  • 2
    In large bowl, mix carrots, onion, garlic powder, the remaining teaspoon rosemary and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Arrange vegetable mixture around pork; spray vegetables with cooking spray.
  • 3
    Roast uncovered 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes or until meat thermometer inserted into center of pork reads 155°F and vegetables are tender. Remove from heat; cover with foil and let stand 10 minutes until thermometer reads 160°F. Slice pork; serve with vegetables.

  • Pork loin is a lean protein choice. Protein supplies amino acids that give structure to the body in skin, cell membranes and muscles.
  • Angel food cake with sliced fresh peaches makes a tasty dessert after this dish.
  • Letting the pork roast stand 10 minutes before carving helps retain the juices.
  • Questions about roasting meat? Check out our Timetable for Roasting Meats to have them answered.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
240
Calories from Fat
90
Total Fat
10g
16%
Saturated Fat
3 1/2g
17%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
70mg
24%
Sodium
340mg
14%
Potassium
630mg
18%
Total Carbohydrate
10g
3%
Dietary Fiber
3g
12%
Sugars
5g
Protein
26g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
310%
310%
Vitamin C
6%
6%
Calcium
4%
4%
Iron
8%
8%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 2 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 3 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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