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Rosemary Mustard Pork Tenderloin (Whole30, Paleo, Keto)

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This rosemary mustard pork tenderloin is marinated with rosemary, dijon mustard, and baked in the oven for a pork tenderloin recipe that everyone will love. Rosemary pork tenderloin is suitable for the whole30, paleo and keto diet. 

Besides bacon, pork tenderloin recipes are my favorite way to experiment cooking with pork.  Sometimes pork chops or other cuts of pork have too much fat in them for my liking.  Or the taste too gamey to me. 

Pork tenderloin however, is perfect.  It’s like the part of the pork that is smooth, lean and easy to flavor and for that I am happy!

Because the nature of it, pork tenderloin makes a great hearty protein for those following a paleo, keto or whole30 way of eating.

This rosemary mustard pork tenderloin recipe is a good go to during the fall and winter months. 

This rosemary mustard pork tenderloin is marinated with rosemary, dijon mustard, and baked in the oven for a pork tenderloin recipe that everyone will love. Rosemary pork tenderloin is suitable for the whole30, paleo and keto diet. 

What is in Rosemary Dijon mustard pork tenderloin marinade?

This pork tenderloin marinade is made of:

  • Dijon Mustard
  • Olive Oil
  • Chopped Rosemary
  • Minced Garlic
  • Salt
  • Pepper

How do I cook pork tenderloin with Dijon mustard?

This rosemary mustard pork tenderloin is marinated with the herbs, spices, oils and mustard for at least 30 minutes. (though more is better!)

It is then cooked in the oven on a rimmed baking dish to catch any juices.

Can I make pork tenderloin with honey mustard glaze?

You can make pork tenderloin with honey mustard glaze by adding 1 tbsp of honey into the marinade.  This will add a slightly sweet taste to the pork tenderloin.

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How long should I marinate a pork tenderloin?

A pork tenderloin produces the most flavor when it is marinated for 4-24 hours.  If you are short on time, a 30 minute marinade will work too. 

How long do I cook a pork tenderloin at 375?

It is recommended to cook your pork tenderloin at 350 instead of 375 to prevent it from drying out. But it can be cooked at 375 with some adjustment.

These oven cook times are based on a 2 pound pork tenderloin

Pork tenderloin cooked at 350: 45-60 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees

Pork tenderloin cooked at 375: 35-45 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees

This rosemary mustard pork tenderloin is marinated with rosemary, dijon mustard, and baked in the oven for a pork tenderloin recipe that everyone will love. Rosemary pork tenderloin is suitable for the whole30, paleo and keto diet. 

Other pork tenderloin marinades:

Paleo Pork Tenderloin Rub: smoked paprika, salt, pepper, garlic, cumin
Teriyaki Glaze
Curry Sauce
Maple Balsamic Dressing
Honey Garlic

Rosemary Mustard Pork Tenderloin

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This rosemary mustard pork tenderloin is marinated with rosemary, dijon mustard, and baked in the oven for a pork tenderloin recipe that everyone will love. Rosemary pork tenderloin is suitable for the whole30, paleo and keto diet. 

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This rosemary mustard pork tenderloin is marinated with rosemary, dijon mustard, and baked in the oven for a pork tenderloin recipe that everyone will love. Rosemary pork tenderloin is suitable for the whole30, paleo and keto diet. 

Rosemary Mustard Pork Tenderloin

  • Author: Valerie Skinner | Thyme and JOY
  • Prep Time: 40
  • Cook Time: 45
  • Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: protein, dinner, lunch, entree
  • Method: baking, oven baked
  • Cuisine: american
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This rosemary mustard pork tenderloin is marinated with rosemary, dijon mustard, and baked in the oven for a pork tenderloin recipe that everyone will love. Rosemary pork tenderloin is suitable for the whole30, paleo and keto diet.

Ingredients

  • 1 Pork Tenderloin (2lbs)
  • 1/2 cup Dijon Mustard
  • 3 tbsp Fresh Rosemary, chopped
  • 2 tsp Fresh Garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp Avocado Oil
  • 2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Ground Black Pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together mustard, rosemary, garlic, salt, pepper and avocado oil until fully combined
  3. Pat pork tenderloin dry with a paper towel
  4. In a bowl or deep dish, add the marinade to the pork tenderloin making sure it’s evenly coated
  5. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes up to 24 hours
  6. Bake on a rimmed baking sheet for 45 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 160
  7. Tent with foil and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving

Notes

Cooking time varies with the size of the pork tenderloin

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4 oz
  • Calories: 163
  • Fat: 4
  • Carbohydrates: 0
  • Protein: 29

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Jalapeno Popper Chicken Casserole

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This jalapeno popper chicken casserole has the perfect amount of heat from jalapenos, crunchy salty kick from bacon and a creamy texture from a special sauce and spaghetti squash. This recipe is dairy free, paleo, keto and low carb and great for those following a round of Whole30. 

Not quite sure when I started obsessing over jalapeno poppers. I never really had them much growing up. In fact the only time I had them was New Years Eve.

One of the traditions I had growing up was to make a TON of appetizers. The kind that you would find in the freezer section like pizza bagels, taquitos, mozzarella sticks and of course jalapeno poppers.

I was afraid of them for a while but that’s probably because I was afraid of spice in general.

Things have of course changed and these days I find any way to make the flavor of jalapeno poppers come to life in a healthy way.

This jalapeno popper chicken casserole is unlike a normal casserole in that it is not made with pasta or even cheese.  It is bind together with spaghetti squash and uses a creamy mayo based sauce to get the perfect flavor and texture. 

I also think that anything with Jalapeno poppers should include bacon because it gives it a salty, crunchy and slightly smoky kick that it needs.

Today’s recipe for Jalapeno Popper Chicken Casserole is sponsored by Moink, a humanely-raised, ethically-sourced meat subscription service.

If you follow me on social media, you know that I have tried other meat subscription services but ultimately had to let go because of the loss of quality over time and expense. 

Just as I was about to give up, I found Moink!

Here’s what I love about Moink:

  • The price is reasonable as you get 13-16 lbs of meat for $159 which works out to about $4.50 per serving
  • The box is FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE!  I found that I was getting things I never wanted to cook in other company boxes. I substituted the things I didn’t want or need for other cuts of meat and even Salmon.
  • Moink beef and lamb is grass-fed. The chicken, beef, lamb and pork are pasture-raised. The fish is sustainably wild-caught in Alaska.
  • Moink meats do NOT contain: Antibiotics, Growth Hormones, Genetically Modified Grains, Artificial Colors or Solutions, Sugar, Nitrites/Nitrates 
  • All meats are compliant with paleo, keto, low carb and Whole30 ways of eating
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Moink Box Packaging

In my box I received: 

  • Thick Cut Bacon
  • Beef Chick Roast (3lb)
  • Pork Breakfast Sausage (1lb)
  • Bone in Chicken Thighs (1lb)
  • Boneless Pork Chop (1lb)
  • 2 Wild Sockeye Salmon Filets
  • Flank Steak (1lb)
  • Beef Short Ribs (2lb)
  • Pork Shoulder Roast (2lb)

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  • Use promo code THYMEANDJOY for $20 off your first Moink box order any time in 2019
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Recipe Notes:

How to cook Spaghetti Squash:

In oven: Heat oven to 400 F. Slice squash in half lengthwise and scoop out seeds. Drizzle halves with the olive oil and season with salt. Place squash cut side down on baking sheet and roast until tender, 45-50 minutes. Use a fork to scrape out the inside spaghetti. 

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Jalapeno Popper Chicken Casserole

  • Author: Valerie Skinner | Thyme and JOY
  • Prep Time: 40 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings (1 cup)
  • Category: dinner, whole3o, paleo, keto
  • Method: oven baked, baking
  • Cuisine: dinner, mexican, american
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This jalapeno popper chicken casserole has the perfect amount of heat from jalapenos, crunchy salty kick from bacon and a creamy texture from a special sauce and spaghetti squash. This recipe is dairy free, paleo, keto and low carb and great for those following a round of Whole30. 

Ingredients

For Casserole:

  • 2 cups Shredded Chicken Breast, cooked
  • 2 medium Jalapenos, seeded and diced
  • 8 pieces Bacon, cooked + chopped
  • 2 Eggs, whisked
  • 6 cups Spaghetti Squash, cooked

For Cream Sauce:

  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp Dried Chives
  • 1 tbsp Dried Parsley
  • 1/2 tsp Dried Dill
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder

Instructions

For Cream Sauce:

  1. In a medium sized bowl, add mayo, dried chives, dried parsley, dried dill, salt, pepper and garlic powder and stir until fully combined.

For Casserole:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350
  2. In a large bowl add cooked spaghetti squash, shredded chicken, chopped bacon, 2 eggs and cream sauce.
  3. Stir until everything is fully combined.
  4. Pour casserole mixture into a 9X13 greased baking pan and press it down until it is one even layer.
  5. Add sliced jalapeno rings for garnish.
  6. Bake at 350 for 45 minutes or until casserole begins to set.  The final product should be wet but heated through until the eggs are cooked and mixture is binded together enough to slice.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 340

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Valerie Skinner is a Whole30 approved personal chef & recipe developer that bridges the gap between healthy eating and busy lives by providing simple healthy meals and recipes for you and your family.Charleston Personal Chef Thyme and JOY

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Cajun Cauliflower Rice

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This cajun cauliflower rice is a paleo, whole30, and keto take on dirty rice. It uses riced cauliflower, andouille sausage, pepper, onion and creole and cajun seasonings to make an easy one pot skillet meal. 

This cajun cauliflower rice is a paleo, whole30, and keto take on dirty rice. It uses riced cauliflower, andouille sausage, pepper, onion and creole and cajun seasonings to make an easy one pot skillet meal. #whole30 #paleo #keto

All I ever knew about New Orleans and Louisiana is what I knew about it’s food, which was really not much.  

I was always intrigued by the spice combination whenever I ate dirty rice, jambalaya or even fried cat fish.  New Orleans was actually one of the places I wanted to move to for 3 months after culinary school. I ended up jetting off to Hawaii instead.

During a cross country road trip to our new home in Charleston SC, we made a stop in New Orleans and had the BEST time experiencing the culture and its food.

This is my take on dirty rice or Cajun rice and beans with a whole30, paleo and keto twist. 

This cajun cauliflower rice is a paleo, whole30, and keto take on dirty rice. It uses riced cauliflower, andouille sausage, pepper, onion and creole and cajun seasonings to make an easy one pot skillet meal. #whole30 #paleo #keto

What is the difference between Creole and Cajun?

Although the flavors of creole and cajun food have similar profiles and seasonings, the difference is:

Creole Cooking: uses tomatoes, known as city food

Cajun Cooking: relies more on spices coming from peppers, known more as country food

What makes dirty rice dirty?

Dirty rice is seasoned from being cooked with a protein like pork, chicken or sausage as well as vegetables like green bell pepper and onion.

Because of this and the nature of the red colored creole or cajun seasoning, the rice looks “dirty” because its no longer white.

What spices are in Creole and Cajun Seasoning?

Although they all are different, for the most part you can find these spices and seasonings in creole and Cajun seasoning: 

Salt
Pepper
Garlic Powder
Onion Powder
Oregano
Thyme
White Pepper
Paprika
Cayenne Pepper

What is Andouille Sausage?

This Cajun cauliflower rice uses Andouille sausage. Andouille is a smoked pork sausage that originated in France. It was migrated over to Louisianna.  It is made with cajun and creole seasoning and has a spicy kick to it. 

How to make Cajun Cauliflower Rice:

  1. In a large pan or skillet, add oil and saute pepper and onion until vegetables begin to soften.
  2. Add sliced Andouille sausage and saute for another 5 minutes until sausage begins to brown
  3. Add frozen caulifower rice plus your creole or cajun seasoning of choice and toss to combine until cauilflower rice is warmed through

How to make Cajun Cauliflower rice Paleo and Whole30:

Dirty rice or cajun rice is normally made with regular white rice.  To make sure this stays compliant with Whole30 or paleo eating:

  • Use frozen cauliflower rice: you can use raw caulifower rice but it will take longer to cook
  • Buy whole30 compliant andouille sausage: can be found at Whole Foods
  • Use a compliant Creole seasoning blend: I like this one by Tiny Little Chef

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  • Mexican Cauliflower Rice
  • Riced Cauliflower Stuffing
  • One Pot Jambalaya

Cajun Cauliflower Rice

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This cajun cauliflower rice is a paleo, whole30, and keto take on dirty rice. It uses riced cauliflower, andouille sausage, pepper, onion and creole and cajun seasonings to make an easy one pot skillet meal. #whole30 #paleo #keto

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This cajun cauliflower rice is a paleo, whole30, and keto take on dirty rice. It uses riced cauliflower, andouille sausage, pepper, onion and creole and cajun seasonings to make an easy one pot skillet meal. #whole30 #paleo #keto

Cajun Cauliflower Rice

  • Author: Valerie Skinner | Thyme and JOY
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: entree, protein
  • Method: stovetop, skillet, pot
  • Cuisine: Creole, Cajun, Whole30, Paleo, Keto
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This cajun cauliflower rice is a paleo, whole30, and keto take on dirty rice. It uses riced cauliflower, andouille sausage, pepper, onion and creole and cajun seasonings to make an easy one pot skillet meal. 

Ingredients

  • 1 Green Bell Pepper, diced
  • 1 Medium Yellow Onion, diced
  • 2 tsp Garlic, minced
  • 12 oz Andouille Sausage, sliced
  • 4 cups Frozen Riced Cauliflower
  • 2 tbsp Cajun or Creole Seasoning
  • 1 tbsp Avocado Oil
  • Salt & Pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 tbsp avocado oil in large skillet or pot over medium high heat.
  2. Add pepper, onion and garlic. Saute for 5 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
  3. Add in sliced sausage and saute for another 5 minutes or until sausage begins to brown
  4. Add in frozen riced cauliflower and Cajun or Creole seasoning
  5. Stir to combine, turn down the heat to medium and cook until the cauliflower rice is warmed through but not mushy
  6. Serve hot and garnish with fresh chopped parsley

Notes

All creole and cajun seasonings are not created equal!  Adjust your amount of seasoning by taste as some may me much more spicy than others

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Valerie Skinner is a Whole30 approved personal chef & recipe developer that bridges the gap between healthy eating and busy lives by providing simple healthy meals and recipes for you and your family.Charleston Personal Chef Thyme and JOY

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