Parmesan Pork Tenderloin

Ingredients

1 pound pork tenderloin
3 tablespoons bread crumbs, fine
1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese, grated
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 small onion, thinly sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
2 small zucchini, OR summer squash, thinly sliced

Cooking Directions

Cut tenderloin crosswise into 12 slices, approximately 3/4-inch thick. Place each slice on its cut surface and flatten with heel of hand to 1/2-inch thickness. Combine crumbs, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper; dredge pork slices to coat. Heat oil over medium-high heat in nonstick pan. Saute pork for 2 to 3 minutes per side; remove and keep warm. Add onion, garlic and zucchini or squash to skillet and sauté 5 minutes or until tender.

Serves 4

Serving Suggestions

Add seasoned bread crumbs to add more kick to this dish. Serve these breaded pork medallions with tortellini and a tossed salad.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 168 calories
Protein: 17 grams
Fat: 9 grams
Sodium: 279 milligrams
Cholesterol: 51 milligrams
Saturated Fat: 2 grams
Carbohydrates: 5 grams
Fiber: 1 grams