Stuffed Pork Tenderloin with Cilantro Lime Pesto

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs pork tenderloins
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 onion, cut into chunks
• 1/2 cup loosely packed chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoon diced jalapeno
• 2 tablespoons corn oil
• 1/2 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
• green chile picante sauce

Directions

1. 1

   PREHEAT oven to 400 F.

2. 2

   CUT tenderloin lengthwise almost in half.

3. 3

   Open; lay flat between two pieces of waxed paper.

4. 4

   Pound with meat mallet or rolling pin to 1/2-inch thickness.

5. 5

   PLACE garlic, onion, cilantro, lime juice and jalapenos in food processor or blender container; cover.

6. 6

   Process until coarsely chopped.

7. 7

   Process, while slowly adding corn oil, for 10-15 seconds or until mixture is slightly smooth.

8. 8

   Spread half of cilantro mixture over tenderloin; top with cheese.

9. 9

   Roll up; secure with string.

10. 10

    Spread remaining cilantro mixture over top.

11. 11

    Place on rack in roasting pan.

12. 12

    BAKE for 55-60 minutes or until internal temperature of 170 F.

13. 13

    is reached.

14. 14

    Cool for 5 minutes.

15. 15

    Remove string; slice.

16. 16

    Serve with picante sauce.