CHRISTMAS SELECTION
Herbed Beef Tenderloin With Holiday Rice
Herbed Beef Tenderloin With Holiday Rice
INGREDIENTS
1 beef Tenderloin Roast Center-Cut (2 to 3 pounds) Seasoning: 2 teaspoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil 1 teaspoon coarse grind black pepper 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
Holiday Rice: 2 tablespoons butter 3/4 cup each chopped onion and chopped red bell pepper 1 clove garlic, minced 1 package (9 ounces) frozen French-style green beans, defrosted 3 cups hot cooked rice 1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted
No. Servings:
4 to 6
Cooking time:
1- 1/4 hours
INSTRUCTIONS
- Heat oven to 425°F. Combine seasoning ingredients; press onto beef roast. Place roast on rack in shallow roasting pan. Insert ovenproof meat thermometer so tip is centered in thickest part of beef, not resting in fat. Do not add water or cover. Roast in 425°F oven 35 to 45 minutes for medium rare; 45 to 50 minutes for medium doneness.
- Remove roast when meat thermometer registers 135°F for medium rare; 145°F for medium. Tent with foil. Let stand 15 minutes. (Temperature will continue to rise about 10° to 15°F to reach 145°F for medium rare; 160°F for medium.)
- Heat butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper and garlic; cook and stir 5 minutes or until tender. Add beans; cook and stir 2 minutes. Stir in rice and almonds; heat through. Carve roast; season with salt. Serve with rice.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION FOR HERBED BEEF TENDERLOIN WITH HOLIDAY RICE
Nutrition information per serving: 654 calories; 26 g fat (10 g saturated fat; 12 g monounsaturated fat); 158 mg cholesterol; 99 mg sodium; 52 g carbohydrate; 4.4 g fiber; 54 g protein; 12.7 mg niacin; 1.4 mg vitamin B6; 7 mcg vitamin B12; 9 mg iron; 54 mcg selenium; 8.2 mg zinc; 101.1 mg choline.
This recipe is an excellent source of protein, iron, zinc, niacin, vitamin B6, vitamin B12 and selenium; and a good source of fiber and choline.
Nutrition information per serving: 436 calories; 17 g fat (6 g saturated fat; 8 g monounsaturated fat); 105 mg cholesterol; 66 mg sodium; 35 g carbohydrate; 3 g fiber; 36 g protein; 8.5 mg niacin; 0.9 mg vitamin B6; 4.7 mcg vitamin B12; 6 mg iron; 36 mcg selenium; 5.5 mg zinc; 96.7 mg choline.
This recipe is an excellent source of protein, iron, zinc, niacin, vitamin B6, vitamin B12 and selenium; and a good source of fiber and choline.
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