Pork Loin with Mediterranean Roasted Vegetables

Ingredients

• 1.5 kg pork loin
• 300 g carrot
• 300 g beets
• 300 g sweet potatoes
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons rosemary
• 2 tablespoons thyme
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1 whole lemon
• 2 teaspoons sea salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. 1Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. 2Rub the pork loin with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1 tablespoon of rosemary, 1 tablespoon of thyme, minced garlic, and the zest of the lemon. Season well with salt and pepper.
3. 3In a large roasting pan, place the pork loin in the center.
4. 4Chop the carrots, beets, and sweet potatoes into uniform pieces, and toss with the remaining olive oil, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper.
5. 5Arrange the vegetables around the pork in the roasting pan.
6. 6Roast in the preheated oven for about 1.5 hours, or until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
7. 7Halfway through cooking, stir the vegetables and baste the pork with its juices.
8. 8Once cooked, remove from the oven and let the pork loin rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
9. 9Serve the pork slices with a generous helping of the roasted vegetables.
10. 10Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the pork and vegetables before serving for added zest.
11. 11Garnish with fresh rosemary and thyme sprigs.