Spicy Pork Tenderloin with Mango Salsa and Sweet Potatoes

Since it has been so cold lately, I wanted to have something for dinner that made me think of warm sandy beaches and a cool ocean breeze...thankfully I'll be feeling the real thing the first week of April, but until then foods reminiscent of a beach vacation will just have to do. 

1 pork tenderloin, room temperature

2 tbsp. olive oil

1 tsp. coriander

1 tsp. paprika

1/2 tsp. cardamom

1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper

1 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. pepper

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Mix the oil and all of the spices and seasonings in a small bowl.  Generously coat the pork with them mix. Heat a saute pan over high heat. Sear the pork on each side for about 30 seconds.  Once you have done each side place the pan in the oven.  Cook 15-25 minutes, depending on the thickness of the tenderloin, until it is medium.

2 tbsp. coconut oil

2 c. sweet potatoes, sliced thin like fries

1 tsp. cumin

salt and pepper to taste

Over medium heat, add oil to a large fry pan.  Add the sweet potatoes and cook until they are tender, about 15 minutes.  Add the cumin and salt and pepper to taste and cook an additional 2-4 minutes.

While the pork and sweet potatoes are cooking, prepare the salsa.

2 mangoes, cut into small dice

1/2 jalapeño, seeded and small dice

zest of 1 lime

juice of 1 lime

1/2 c. cilantro minced

Mix all of the above ingredients together and set aside to allow flavors to marinate together.