One-Pan Pork Tenderloin with Heirloom Tomato & Shallot Confit

Name: One-Pan Pork Tenderloin with Heirloom Tomato & Shallot Confit
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (1 1/4 pound) pork tenderloin, trimmed; 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided; 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper, divided; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 4 medium shallots, thinly sliced; 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced; 1 1/2 pounds heirloom tomatoes, cut into wedges; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme; 2 tablespoons torn fresh basil

Seared pork tenderloin roasted with slowly caramelized shallots, garlic, and heirloom tomatoes in a single pan, finished with balsamic vinegar and fresh herbs.

Glycemic Load: 1.3 (Low)

333 calories per serving

Serves: 4

Cook: PT30M

diabetes friendly ibd friendly

Original recipe: www.eatingwell.com

About This Calculation

One-Pan Pork Tenderloin with Heirloom Tomato & Shallot Confit has a low glycemic load of 1.3 per serving — minimal blood sugar impact — suitable for most people managing diabetes or blood sugar levels.

The primary glycemic load contributors are heirloom tomatoes (GL 0.7), shallots (GL 0.5), garlic (GL 0.1). These ingredients account for the majority of the carbohydrate impact per serving.

Glycemic load is calculated as GL = (GI × Net Carbs per serving) ÷ 100, where GI is the glycemic index and net carbs exclude dietary fiber. Calculations draw on established nutritional references including USDA FoodData Central values and peer-reviewed glycemic index research.