Lemon Herb Pork Tenderloin with Green Bean Almond Sauté

by Holly Roelofsz-27 August 2026Easy

Lemon Herb Pork Tenderloin with Green Bean Almond Sauté

Servings2

A light, fresh, high-protein pork dinner: quickly seared lemon-herb pork tenderloin served with sautéed green beans and toasted almonds for a crisp, low-carb side.

Method

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Pat the pork tenderloin dry with paper towels and cut it into 4 equal pieces.
1
In a small bowl, mix 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, 0.5 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and 1 tsp lemon zest to form a marinade.
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Rub the marinade over the pork pieces and let sit at room temperature for 5 minutes while you prepare the vegetables.
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Trim the ends from the green beans and rinse them under cold water.
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the marinated pork pieces.
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Sear the pork for 2 to 3 minutes per side until browned, then reduce heat to medium and cook for another 4 to 6 minutes, turning occasionally, until just cooked through. Remove pork to a plate and tent loosely with foil.
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In the same skillet, add 10 ml olive oil and 1 tbsp water, then add the green beans.
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Season the green beans with 0.25 tsp salt and 0.25 tsp black pepper and sauté for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring often, until crisp-tender.
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Add the sliced almonds to the skillet and cook for 1 to 2 minutes more until lightly toasted, stirring so they do not burn.
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Slice the pork and serve onto two plates. Divide the green bean almond sauté alongside the pork and spoon any pan juices over the top. Serve immediately.