Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Fennel and Bell Peppers

Preparation 20 MIN

Cooking 15 MIN

Marinating 10 MIN
Servings 4

Ingredients

Lemon Mayonnaise

1/2 cup (125 ml) mayonnaise

Grated zest of 1/2 lemon

2 tbsp (30 ml) lemon juice

Pork Tenderloin

2 pork tenderloins, about 1 lb (454 g) each, trimmed of fat

1 tsp fennel seeds, ground

1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

3 red bell peppers, seeded and cut into large strips

3 zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch (1 cm) slices

3 tbsp (45 ml) olive oil

8 large green olives, pitted and quartered

2 tbsp toasted finely chopped almonds

1 tbsp chopped chives

Salt and pepper

Preparation

Lemon Mayonnaise

In a bowl, combine all the ingredients. Set aside.

Pork Tenderloin

On a plate, rub the meat with the ground fennel and red pepper flakes. Generously season with salt.

Let rest for about 10 minutes at room temperature.

Preheat the grill, setting the burners to high. Oil the grate.

Place the pork on the grill. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Grill the meat for about 15 minutes, turning regularly. Set aside on a plate. Tent with aluminum foil and let rest for 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a large bowl, toss the bell peppers and zucchini with the oil. Season with salt and pepper. Grill the vegetables on both sides until al dente. On a large serving platter, place the vegetables. Garnish with the olives, almonds and chives. Add the meat and serve with lemon mayonnaise.

Mango, Bell Pepper and Pork Salad

Name: Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Fennel and Bell Peppers
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/2 cup (125 ml) mayonnaise; Grated zest of 1/2 lemon; 2 tbsp (30 ml) lemon juice; 2 pork tenderloins, about 1 lb (454 g) each, trimmed of fat; 1 tsp fennel seeds, ground; 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes; 3 red bell peppers, seeded and cut into large strips; 3 zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch (1 cm) slices; 3 tbsp (45 ml) olive oil; 8 large green olives, pitted and quartered; 2 tbsp toasted finely chopped almonds; 1 tbsp chopped chives; Salt and pepper