A low calorie and healthy dinner of grilled garlic and herb boneless pork tenderloin served with zucchini and corn, full of flavor and ready in only 30 minutes!
A fresh, healthy, and low calorie dinner is just 30 minutes away! This easy Grilled Garlic and Herb Boneless Pork Tenderloin with Zucchini and Corn is a fast weeknight meal that the whole family will love.
Oh, my. Y’all…I have found one of my newest favorite weeknight dinners! Just when you thought that a delicious and fancy-tasting grilled meal had to be reserved for the weekends, I’m here to challenge that assumption with one of the quickest and easiest suppers that you’ll have all summer!
We have loved Smithfield® Marinated Pork ever since we were newlyweds (ahem…almost 12 years ago!) because they were tasty protein options that didn’t require any prep work after a long day at work and school.
Fast forward to today…when I have three kids, a busier schedule than I ever imagined, and 5 hungry mouths to feed each night! Thank goodness that all 3 of our boys love the pork as much as we do, making it a staple in our weeknight dinner rotation. Best of all, I can pick it up at our local Food Lion on those days when I need a last-minute solution — giving any dinner Real Flavor Real Fast!
There are plenty of flavor varieties of Smithfield® Marinated Pork in cuts that include Tenderloins, Loin Filets, and Roasts, but one of our absolute favorites has always been the Garlic & Herb Boneless Pork Tenderloin.
What to Serve Boneless Pork Tenderloin with?
Since the Smithfield Marinated Fresh Pork recipes can be made in 30 minutes or less, I wanted to create an additional component to this dish that could be prepared quickly and easily while the tenderloin is on the grill.
And since summer produce is abundant and affordable these days, why not enjoy it at its peak?! This is the ultimate fresh, FAST, and healthy dinnertime solution!
The mild flavor and texture of zucchini is combined with a sweet burst of fresh corn and it’s all sautéed in garlic and fresh summer herbs — creating a flavorful and seasonal side dish that only requires a handful of ingredients. The flavors in the veggies pair beautifully with the garlic and herbs in the pork marinade. Seriously, we DEVOURED this dinner (on a random Wednesday night)!
Top Tips for Making Boneless Pork Tenderloin and Veggies
- Cooking the tenderloin on a medium grill will take around 18-30 minutes but a great way to check it’s cooked perfectly is to use a meat thermometer. Insert the thermometer into the thickest part of the meat, it needs to be 150F to be cooked through.
- Cook the vegetables as the meat cooks so everything is ready on time.
- Take the pork out of the fridge at least 10 minutes before as cooking it straight from cold will cause it to tighten and toughen up.
- Let the meat rest for 5-10 minutes after cooking to ensure it’s extra juicy.
- Leftovers are great, try slicing the pork and filling sandwiches or using in salads.
More Pork Tenderloin Recipes To Try:
- Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Apples
- Mustard and Brown Sugar Baked Pork Tenderloin
- Southern Bourbon-Glazed Beef Tenderloin Recipe
Grilled Garlic and Herb Pork Tenderloin with Zucchini and Corn
A low calorie and healthy dinner of grilled garlic and herb boneless pork tenderloin served with zucchini and corn, full of flavor and ready in only 30 minutes!
Ingredients
- 18.4 oz Smithfield Garlic & Herb Pork Tenderloin
- 2 lbs. fresh zucchini diced into bite-sized pieces
- 3 ears fresh corn husks and silks removed, and kernels cut off cobs
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons basil leaves
- 1 small garlic clove minced
Instructions
- Heat charcoal or gas grill to medium. Grill tenderloin 18-30 minutes, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 150 degrees F when measured in the thickest part of the meat. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.
While the pork is on the grill, prepare the vegetables:
- In a large skillet, melt butter, salt, pepper, basil, and garlic over medium-high heat. Add the zucchini and corn, COVER, and cook until just tender (about 5 minutes). You will probably need to remove the lid during the final minute or two to allow most of the moisture to evaporate.
Recipe Notes
- Cooking the tenderloin on a medium grill will take around 18-30 minutes but a great way to check it's cooked perfectly is to use a meat thermometer. Insert the thermometer into the thickest part of the meat, it needs to be 150F to be cooked through.
- Cook the vegetables as the meat cooks so everything is ready on time.
- Take the pork out of the fridge at least 10 minutes before as cooking it straight from cold will cause it to tighten and toughen up.
- Let the meat rest for 5-10 minutes after cooking to ensure it's extra juicy.
- Leftovers are great, try slicing the pork and filling sandwiches or using in salads.
Look for Smithfield Marinated Pork at your local Food Lion store.
Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Smithfield® Marinated Pork. The opinions and text are all mine.
Mmm what a delicious summer meal, Blair! I love garlic herb meat, so this pork tenderloin sounds amazing. And that corn and zucchini mix sounds perfect for using fresh produce!
Thanks, Gayle!
This is a delicious weeknight dinner! I’d love to sit down to this after a long day!
Thanks, friend!
What a delicious summer meal, I love the idea or serving it with zucchini and corn, yum!