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Slow-Cooker Italian Pork Loin

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By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Nov 30, 2017
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Seared pork loin, cannellini beans and fresh veggies make this unexpected slow-cooker dinner perfect for special occasions (and no one will guess it's easy enough for a weeknight)!

Slow-Cooker Italian Pork Loin

  • Prep Time 30 min
  • Total 3 hr 35 min
  • Servings 8
  • Ingredients 10
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Ingredients

  • 2 cans (15 oz each) Progresso™ cannellini beans, drained, rinsed
  • 1 cup thinly sliced yellow onions
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into thin slices
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 lb boneless pork loin roast, trimmed
  • 1 can (28 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire-roasted diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz)
  • 1/4 cup shredded fresh basil leaves

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Mix beans, onions, bell pepper, Italian seasoning, 1 tablespoon of the oil and 1 teaspoon of the salt in slow cooker.
  • Step 
    2
    Rub pork loin with remaining 1 tablespoon oil, then rub in remaining 1 teaspoon salt. Heat 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook pork in hot skillet 3 to 5 minutes on both large flat sides or until browned. Transfer to slow cooker. Pour tomatoes over pork. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 3 to 4 hours or until pork is cooked through (145°F in center).
  • Step 
    3
    Transfer pork to cutting board; let stand until cool enough to handle. Stir bean mixture in slow cooker; using slotted spoon, transfer to serving platter. Cut pork into 8 slices; place on top of bean mixture on platter, then top with mozzarella cheese. Cover platter with foil 3 to 5 minutes or until cheese melts. Remove foil; top with basil.

Nutrition

390 Calories
17g Total Fat
40g Protein
19g Total Carbohydrate
3g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
390
Calories from Fat
150
Total Fat
17g
26%
Saturated Fat
6g
30%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
100mg
33%
Sodium
1060mg
44%
Potassium
480mg
14%
Total Carbohydrate
19g
6%
Dietary Fiber
5g
21%
Sugars
3g
Protein
40g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
20%
20%
Vitamin C
20%
20%
Calcium
20%
20%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 5 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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