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Lemon Herb Pork Tenderloin with Steamed Green Beans
Original recipe: 4 servings · Prep: 15 min · Cook: 30 min · Total: 50 min
By PowerProteinPlates Editorial TeamPublished Apr 19, 2026 | Updated Oct 17, 2026
American
50 mins
easy-recipesgluten-freewhole-foods
Roasted lemon-herb pork tenderloin served with steamed green beans. Rest the pork before slicing. Estimated timing (not kitchen-tested): preparation 15 minutes; cooking 30 minutes; additional elapsed time 5 minutes; total about 50 minutes. Additional time includes the relevant cooling, chilling, soaking, marinating or resting stages. Cooling varies with room temperature and portion size. Times are planning estimates based on the instructions. Follow the stated doneness and temperature checks, and extend cooking or cooling as needed.
Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
easy
Cuisine
American
Ingredients
Servings
4
- 1.5 pounds pork tenderloin, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (for steaming beans)
- Water for steaming
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
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In a bowl, mix lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to create the marinade.
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Pat pork tenderloin dry and evenly rub marinade over all sides.
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Place pork in roasting pan or oven-safe skillet.
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Roast pork for 20-25 minutes until internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C). Remove and rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
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While roasting, prepare a steamer or steaming basket over about 1 inch of boiling water.
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Place green beans in the steaming basket and sprinkle with the listed 1/4 teaspoon salt.
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Cover and steam green beans 4-6 minutes until tender-crisp.
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Drain green beans and season with salt, pepper, or a squeeze of lemon juice if desired.
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Slice rested pork into medallions and serve with steamed green beans.
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Serve the sliced pork with the green beans.
Timing note
Allow for preparation and preheating, 20-25 minutes roasting to 145 F (63 C), and 5 minutes resting before slicing.
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