Ingredients
1 pound pork tenderloin, cut into strips
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups Italian green beans, frozen, cut, thawed
1 small white onion, cut into 1/2-wide wedges and separated
6 ounces cremini, sliced OR sliced portabella mushrooms, halved
1 14 1/2-oz can diced tomatoes, with basil, garlic and oregano
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1 16-oz tube refrigerated plain-flavored polenta, cut into 1/2-inch slices and quartered
2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, shredded
1 tablespoon olive oil
Cooking Directions
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large skillet over high heat; stir-fry pork for 3-5 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove pork from skillet with slotted spoon; cover to keep warm.
Add beans to skillet; stir-fry for 1 minute. Push beans to side of skillet; add 1 tablespoon oil to center of skillet. Add onion and mushrooms; stir-fry all vegetables for 2 minutes. Remove from skillet; cover to keep warm.
Stir together tomatoes, cornstarch, sugar, salt and basil. Add to skillet; bring to boil. Add polenta. Cook, stirring gently, over high heat for 1 minute. Return all to skillet; cook, stirring gently, for 1 minute. Transfer to shallow pasta serving bowl; sprinkle with cheese. Serve immediately with a side of garlic bread.
Serves 4 to 5
*TIP- To easily slice pork tenderloin into thin slices, partially freeze tenderloin about 1 hour or until it is firm, but not hard.
Serving Suggestions
Inspired by the fresh, simple ingredients of Tuscany, this quick-to-prepare dish uses Italian-styled tomatoes, seasoned with basil, for a light sauce that complements the subtle flavor of pork tenderloin.