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Pork Tenderloin Cancun with Chorizo Potatoes

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Makes 4 servings

1 (1-pound) pork tenderloin

1/2 cup light coconut milk

2 tablespoon­s chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced Juice from 1 (8-ounce) can pineapple tidbits 4 tablespoon­s minced cilantro, with extra sprigs for garnish (if desired)

1 tablespoon less-sodium soy sauce

1 pound russet potatoes, peeled and cubed

1 teaspoon olive oil

2 ounces chorizo, loose or in casing

Place pork in resealable plastic bag; add coconut milk, peppers, pineapple juice, cilantro and soy sauce; seal bag and toss to blend well. Refrigerat­e 2 to 4 hours.

Heat oven to 450 degrees. Coat a large shallow roasting pan with cooking spray. Dry potato cubes well with paper towels and toss with olive oil; spread potatoes in pan and crumble chorizo evenly over potatoes. Remove pork from marinade, discarding marinade, and pat dry with paper towels. Keeping potatoes and chorizo in a single layer, place pork in center of roasting pan. Roast pork and potatoes for 20 to 30 minutes until internal temperatur­e of pork reaches 145 degrees, stirring potatoes occasional­ly for even browning. Brush pork with saucepan juices during final 5 minutes of roasting and allow the tenderloin to rest for 3 to 5 minutes before serving. Slice pork; serve potatoes alongside. Garnish with cilantro sprigs if desired.

Per serving: 281 calories, 27 grams protein, 10 grams fat (31% calories fromfat), 3.2 grams saturated fat, 21 grams carbohydra­te, 72 milligrams cholestero­l, 326 milligrams sodium, 3 grams fiber.

Carb count: 1.5.

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