Spinach and Herb Stuffed Pork

  • Prep 30 min
  • Total 2 hr 0 min
  • Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 1 box (9 oz) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain
  • 1 package (3 oz) cream cheese, softened
  • 4 medium green onions, chopped (1/4 cup)
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
  • 2 to 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon leaves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
  • 1 boneless pork loin roast (3 to 4 lb), trimmed of fat
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 325°F. Spray rack in roasting pan with cooking spray.
  • 2
    In small bowl, stir together spinach, cream cheese, onions, basil, garlic, tarragon and red pepper.
  • 3
    Cut pork lengthwise, cutting to but not through other side. Open cut piece; pound to 1/2-inch thickness. Sprinkle pork with salt and pepper. Spoon spinach mixture evenly over pork. Beginning with long side, roll up; tie securely with heavy kitchen string at 2-inch intervals. Place pork on rack in pan. Insert ovenproof meat thermometer so tip is in thickest part of pork and does not rest in stuffing.
  • 4
    Bake uncovered 1 hour. Increase oven temperature to 375°F. Bake 10 to 25 minutes longer or until browned and thermometer reads 145°F. Cover loosely with foil; let stand at least 3 minutes. Remove string before slicing.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
350
Total Fat
17g
0%
Saturated Fat
7g
0%
Sodium
210mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate
2g
0%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Protein
45g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
0%
0%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
0%
0%
Exchanges:
1/2 Vegetable; 6 Very Lean Meat; 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
0
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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