Stuffed Pork Tenderloin With Cilantro Lime Pesto

Stuffed Pork Tenderloin With Cilantro Lime Pesto
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Ingredients:
1 1/2 lbs pork tenderloins
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 onions, cut into chunks
1/2 cup loosely packed chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon diced jalapenos
2 tablespoons corn oil
1/2 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
green chile picante sauce

Directions:
PREHEAT oven to 400 F.
CUT tenderloin lengthwise almost in half.
Open; lay flat between two pieces of waxed paper.
Pound with meat mallet or rolling pin to 1/2-inch thickness.
PLACE garlic, onion, cilantro, lime juice and jalapenos in food processor or blender container; cover.
Process until coarsely chopped.
Process, while slowly adding corn oil, for 10-15 seconds or until mixture is slightly smooth.
Spread half of cilantro mixture over tenderloin; top with cheese.
Roll up; secure with string.
Spread remaining cilantro mixture over top.
Place on rack in roasting pan.
BAKE for 55-60 minutes or until internal temperature of 170 F is reached.
Cool for 5 minutes.
Remove string; slice.
Serve with picante sauce.

Servings: 4

Time preparation: 30 min.

Time total: 95 min.

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