Mediterranean Balsamic Pork Loin Skillet with vegetables makes for an easy one pan meal! Veggie Packed, Nourishing, low carb, and quick to make. You and your family will love this flavorful pork loin skillet dish in a tangy balsamic marinade.
Skillet meals are a mom’s best friend! Yes, an almighty super easy pork loin skillet recipe. But first, let’s take a walk down memory lane again. Mmm k?
Just like the childhood cereal throwback recipe, I think we all have a childhood dinner we grew up on. Especially the skillet meals. You know, hamburger helper or cheeseburger mac and cheese. Dang, I can just taste those now. Although I rarely got much. My three brothers would inhale it all before I even sat down at the table. Well, not much hasn’t changed here. My husband does quite the same. Unless I give him wine beforehand. Shhh… don’t tell hum my trick. Haha!
Anyway, despite my attempts to have a “slow” skillet dinner, I’m still happy to watch him inhale it. The man (aka the kiwi) did not have pork loin or skillet dinners growing up in New Zealand. Nope. It was beans on toast, spaghetti on toast (it’s a thing), sausage rolls, or mince meat pies. Oh and Lamb!
When I showed him just how easy it is to cook pork loin (which has similar texture to lamb loin) in the skillet, he was quite impressed. I was trying to be like … “So this would be an easy low carb skillet meal for when I’m out of town” kind of nudge. Did I mention he goes in spurts of wanting to eat low carb/ high fat? Ya, so there’s that. I guess that means more cookie cereal for me. But I digress. You know this.
Let’s get back to the Mediterranean Marinated Balsamic Pork Loin Skillet.
Now that you know that this pork dish has the ease of a one pot wonder and meal prep friendly, let’s talk about those flavahhhhh! . Mediterranean flavors that feel so sophisticated. What I like to call “fake your way fancy” winner of a dinner. err… Balsamic Pork Loin Skillet DINNER.
Basil, Zucchini, sautéed onion, olives, herbs, and marinated Balsamic Pork Loin. Key being that marinated Balsamic Pork Loin. Simplicity at it’s finest.
The Gluten Free Nutrition Specialist in me gets excited because this dish is naturally gluten free and balanced! Veggies, protein, and healthy unsaturated fats. You’re welcome! The Foodie in me thinks “Oh a glass of Pinot Noir would be heavenly with this Balsamic Marinade.” The Thrifty Wife/woman in me is giddy because this pork loin skillet is awesome for make ahead lunches and meal prep. Just throw over white rice or potatoes and BANG… Carbs make it more!
Speaking of meal prep, my Meal Prep Lovely ladies are back to share their favorite Gluten Free one pan Skillet meals! Healthy, flavorful, unreal easy to make! There just so happens to be a healthier grown up version of hamburger helper included. The inner child in me squeals for that!
Okay, I’m done being corny. Let’s get the rest of these skillet dinners so you can plan the weekend. Take notes, come hungry!
- Turkey Skillet Mac and Cheese from Gina via Running to the Kitchen –
This one-pot turkey skillet mac and cheese is like a grownup version of hamburger helper and a much healthier option than that boxed stuff. Filled with spinach, peppers, real cheddar cheese, on the table in just 30 minutes and easily made gluten-free too!
- Loaded Veggie Taco Skillet from Lexi’s Clean Kitchen
This 30-Minute Loaded Taco Skillet is loaded with veggies, lean protein, and so much flavor! All you need is 30 minutes and one skillet to prepare this low carb, healthy meal that everybody will devour!
3. Mediterranean Marinated PORK LOIN SKILLET oh yea!
Paleo, whole 30 friendly, meal prep friendly (just add carbs like rice), and all that JAZZ!
4. Mexican Sweet Potato Rice Bake from Taylor and Food Faith Fitness
This one-pot chicken Mexican rice casserole uses sweet potato for extra creaminess! It’s a healthy, gluten free, 8 ingredient dinner for busy weeknights that is only 330 calories
5. Zucchini Noodle Shrimp Lo Mein from Brittany at Eating Bird Food
Dinner is done in less than 20 minutes with this quick and easy zucchini noodle lo mein. It’s loaded with shrimp and veggies for a low-carb protein packed meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Paleo and gluten-free.
Did you take notes? Good! I hope you try them all! And saved room for this pork loin skillet. It won’t take up much time. Ready?
Enjoy this balsamic pork recipe!
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Mediterranean Balsamic Pork Loin Recipe
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
Mediterranean Marinated Balsamic Pork Loin Skillet with vegetables makes for an easy one pan meal! Veggie packed, nourishing, paleo, low carb, and ready to eat in 45 minutes.
Ingredients
For the Marinade:
- 1 lb pork tenderloin
- ¼ c balsamic vinegar
- ¼ – ⅓ c olive oil or avocado oil
- ½ tsp smoked paprika or regular paprika
- 1 tbsp honey (optional)
- ½ tsp minced garlic
- ¼ tsp salt/pepper
- ¼ tsp oregano
- Optional ¼ tsp dried marjoram or rosemary
For the skillet (after pork marinades):
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 cup sliced red onion
- 2 oz sliced olives
- 1 zucchini, thinly sliced
- Fresh basil
- Salt/pepper, to taste.
Instructions
- Slice the pork into thin pieces. Place in a ziplock bag or inside a large container.
- Whisk together the balsamic marinade ingredients and add the marinade to the pork loin slices, coating them evenly.
- Marinate for 30 minutes to 1 hour in the fridge. (See notes for marinating longer)
- While pork is marinating, slice your veggies.
- Once marinated, remove the pork from the fridge and let it come to room temperature, about 15-20 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add 2 teaspoons of olive oil and the onion. Sauté onion until fragrant. About 2-3 minutes.
- Next add pork loin strips and the remaining marinade sauce.
- Cook on medium for 5 minutes then flip over pork slices.
- Add in the olive and zucchini slices.
- Cook for another 5-7 minutes or until pork is no longer pink reaching an internal temperature of 145 F.
- Remove the pork from the skillet, letting it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Plate your pork and vegetables. Serve w/sauce and marinade and top w/fresh basil.
- Adjust seasoning, salt and pepper, if desired.
Notes
Omit honey for whole 30 option.
Prep ahead – The whole pork loin may be marinated in the fridge (sealed) for up to 1 day before slicing and cooking.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: main, dinner
- Method: stove top
- Cuisine: Mediterranean American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 309
- Sugar: 4.8g
- Sodium: 182.1mg
- Fat: 18.8g
- Saturated Fat: 2.8g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1.6g
- Protein: 26.2g
- Cholesterol: 77.6mg
Keywords: balsamic pork, paleo pork recipe, low carb pork recipe, skillet dinner recipe
What was your favorite skillet meal growing up? Do you still try to make it today? Maybe a bit healthier or fresh?
Of course you do!
Cheers!
Fabulous, easy and delicious dinner. Loved that it was healthy and easy. So glad I stumbled upon this recipe. I will be looking for more inspiration.
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Thanks for trying this recipe, Donna! So glad you enjoyed it. 🙂
We don’t especially care for cooked zucchini, but this was perfect. A very flavorful dish, nicely different.
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I’m so glad! I need to remake this myself. 😉
I made this skillet meal this evening and thought it was delightful. Easy, quick, and so full of flavor.
Woohoo! Thanks for sharing your recipe experience with us, Lynn. So glad you enjoyed it! Happy eating. 🙂
I made this tonight, and my husband and I really enjoyed it. I followed the recipe but added fresh tomatoes and Parm, as I had no feta. This made for a tasty, easy, healthy dinner.
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Ohh love the fresh parmesan and tomatoes! Good touch Susan!
Yum!
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Looks perfect for whole 30!
I am loving all things Mediterranean everything right now! Can’t wait to make this!
I always love balsamic marinades. So tasty and so damn easy! Also, pork is underrated in skillet meals, loving how you used it here!
This looks so good! The olives and basil would add so much flavor!
This looks incredible! We don’t really eat that much pork as I tend to think of it as boring – but this looks ANYTHING but boring! <3
I don’t know why we never make pork. This sounds amazing! Vegas would love the olives. And you know we won’t skip the wine. ?
I think pork gets a bad wrap but I grew up on it. Pork loin IS AWESOME! And olives. always!
Please come make me dinner!!!!!! This looks so good.
let’s make dinner for each other!
So healthy and so delicious! I love one skillet meals, and I’m always looking for new ways to use pork. Looks perfect!
you’re the skillet queen!
Hahaha…its true skillets aren’t really a thing down here in NZ . And we are a tad weird by loving our spaghetti on toast…but it is so good . But I have a feeling it won’t even compare to the greatness of this dish though. I mean balsamic pork…yum.
OMG i love that you know this Kylie! Next up, balsamic Lamb Loin skillet for YOU!
One skillet dinners are my absolute favorite and the flavors in this one are calling to me. Especially the olives. Delicious!
I love skillet recipes! This looks delish! I love the other skillet recipes as well!
All those deilicious flavors are making me want to try this for sure!
Delicious * Apologises
This is such a beautiful skillet meal. Loving all the flavors!
You know I’m always down for one skillet meals!
I’m always looking for new pork recipes and this will be my next dish.
yay! keep me posted
I love the idea of flavoring pork with a balsamic marinade – so brilliant and so easy to whip out any night of the week! Skillet meals are my jam, especially on busy weeknights…I could do some serious damage to all of those one skillet meals!
OMG i was just leaving a comment on your curried lentil post. Were our ears burning? Haha! yay for skillets!
I love pork loin and ANYTHING balsamic! Can I come for dinner?!
coming right up!
We’ll be having something similar tonight! That pork that I made on Valentines Day just keeps on giving!
perfect! Friday night is made. 😉