Pork Loin with Spinach and Applesauce

Preparation:	20 min
Marinating/Waiting:	0 min
Cooking:	25 min
Total:	45 min

4
servings

Category:	Meats and substitutes
Subcategory:	Pork
Source:	Metro

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Recipe ingredients

3 Tbsp. (45 mL) vegetable oil*
1 Tbsp. (15 mL) chopped garlic
1 Tbsp. (15 mL) chopped onion
1/2 cup (125 mL) sliced mushrooms
3 cups (750 mL) coarsely chopped fresh spinach
1/4 cup (60 mL) white wine
Salt and pepper to taste
4 slices of pork loin, 1 in. (2.5 cm) thick
1/2 227-g bag cheese blend for gratin shredded*
1 cup (250 mL) unsweetened applesauce
1/3 cup (80 mL) whipping cream
1 sprig of thyme

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375°F/190°C.
In a skillet, heat half the oil and cook garlic, onion and mushrooms for 1 min.
Add spinach, wine, salt and pepper and continue cooking until spinach wilts. Set aside.
In the same skillet, heat remaining oil and brown meat 30-45 sec. per side over high heat. Transfer to a cookie sheet.
Top each slice with spinach mixture and sprinkle with grated cheese. Bake 15 min.
Meanwhile, heat applesauce, cream and thyme in a small pan for a few minutes.
Serve pork with applesauce.
Round out the meal with tiny red potatoes and shiitake mushrooms.

Suggestion

* We recommend Selection and Irresistibles products.

Metro encourages moderation in the consumption of alcohol. The sale of alcoholic beverages, as prescribed by law, is restricted to adults only. And, please, don't drink and drive!

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