Pork Tenderloin Bites Recipe with Eggplant and Green Beans. Boneless pork loin cut into bite size pieces and sauteed with eggplant and green beans.
Here we are with another garden inspired dinner recipe. With plenty of green beans harvested from the garden and with the first eggplant of the summer, I made this pork tenderloin bites recipe.
I made this recipe in my Dutch oven on the stove top. You can also use a large skillet. I have done that plenty of times in the past but this time it was the Dutch oven.
I can get the Dutch oven nice and hot without worrying about the meat sticking to the pot. Also, I can put the cover on to help soften the vegetables quicker that I can in a skillet.
Whichever you decide to use, skillet, pot, or Dutch over, it is always important to get comfortable with how it cooks on your stovetop.
NOTE
Before beginning the recipe remember to read the “Invent Your Recipe” section below for additional suggestions, recipe combinations, or ingredient alternatives.
How To Make Pork Tenderloin Bites Recipe
Preparing the Chicken:
- In a large pot or skillet add in the olive oil and bring to high heat. Next, add in the garlic and leeks and sauté for 2 minutes, mixing occasionally.
- Next, add the pork, salt, and ground black pepper and sauté for 5 minutes, mixing occasionally.
Bringing Everything Together:
- Continuing on high heat, add the eggplant, green beans, and diced tomatoes and bring to a simmer.
- Finally, cook for 8 minutes, mixing occasionally, or until the green beans are tender.
How to Serve Pork Tenderloin Bites Recipe with Eggplant:
- Serve this pork tenderloin bites recipe with eggplant with a side of potatoes or your favorite grain.
Invent Your Recipe:
I am using boneless pork chops for this pork tenderloin bites recipe with eggplant. You could also use boneless chicken breasts, boneless turkey breasts, sirloin steak, or sausage. The recipe would work great with any of these options.
If you are not a fan of eggplant, this recipe translates well with the use of spinach, chard, kale, asparagus, broccoli, or zucchini. Cooking time will vary depending on the vegetables you choose. Experiment with ingredients and find the best vegetables.
Looking for that stir fry taste? Remove the diced tomatoes from this recipe and add soy sauce and stir-fry sauce.
For more ideas like this pork tenderloin bites recipe check out my pork recipes page.
The Recipe
Pork Tenderloin Bites Recipe with Eggplant
Ingredients
- 2 garlic cloves sliced
- 2 leeks or 1 small onion sliced
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 thick-cut boneless pork chops cut into ½-inch pieces
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 medium eggplant ends removed and roughly chopped
- 2 cups fresh green beans ends removed
- 1 can diced tomatoes 15-16 ounces
Instructions
Preparing the Chicken:
- In a large pot or skillet add in the olive oil and bring to high heat. Next, add in the garlic and leeks and sauté for 2 minutes, mixing occasionally.
- Next, add the pork, salt, and ground black pepper and sauté for 5 minutes, mixing occasionally.
Bringing Everything Together:
- Continuing on high heat, add the eggplant, green beans, and diced tomatoes and bring to a simmer.
- Finally, cook for 8 minutes, mixing occasionally, or until the green beans are tender.
How to Serve Pork Tenderloin Bites Recipe with Eggplant:
- Serve this pork tenderloin bites recipe with eggplant with a side of potatoes or your favorite grain.
Invent Your Recipe
Nutrition
Get my highly requested ingredient alternatives list! Over 60 ingredients and suggested replacements. Expand your pantry and flavors!
