Easy Meal: Black Bean & Avocado Salad with Seasoned Rub Pork Tenderloin

Black Bean & Avocado Salad

• 1 - 15 oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 small red onion, minced
• 1 jalapeño pepper, minced
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 of a lime, juiced
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 tbsp. white wine vinegar
• 1 1/2 avocados, cut into chunks

In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except for the avocado.  Put in the refrigerator to chill.  When ready to serve, add the avocado and carefully stir to combine.  Enjoy!

Seasoned Rub Pork Tenderloin

• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• 1 tsp. dried oregano
• 1 tsp. ground cumin
• 1 tsp. ground coriander
• 1 tsp. ground thyme
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 pounds pork tenderloin
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 tsp. minced garlic

Preheat oven to 450F.

In a small bowl, mix the dry ingredients and stir with a form.

Rinse the tenderloin and let dry.  Sprinkle the rub over it and use your hands to get the seasoning to cover all of the meat, pressing gently so the seasoning adheres well.

In a grill pan, over medium heat, drizzle with the olive oil.  Add the minced garlic and sauté, stirring constantly, 1 minute.  Put the tenderloin in the pan and cook for about 7 minutes, searing each side using tongs to turn.  

Transfer to a baking dish and bake for 25 minutes.  Let rest for a few minutes, slice and serve.

Enjoy!