Need a fast spring meal? This Garlic Herb Pork & Spring Peas Skillet is ready in 20 minutes! Juicy pork tenderloin and sweet spring peas are sautéed with garlic and herbs for a light, flavorful dinner—all in one pan.
Why It’s Awesome
This skillet celebrates spring with fresh peas and tender pork, enhanced by a simple garlic-herb mix. It’s quick, healthy, and perfect for weeknights with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
- 1 lb pork tenderloin, sliced thin
- 1 cup fresh spring peas (or frozen)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme (or 1 tbsp fresh)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- Optional: lemon zest
How to Make It
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Cook pork slices 3-4 minutes per side until golden. Remove.
- Sauté peas 3-4 minutes until tender.
- Return pork, add garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook 1-2 minutes.
- Serve hot, with lemon zest if desired.
Recipe Card: Garlic Herb Pork & Spring Peas Skillet
Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 15 min
Total Time: 20 min
Servings: 4
Calories: 260 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb pork tenderloin, thinly sliced
- 1 cup spring peas
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- Optional: zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Heat oil in skillet, cook pork 3-4 min per side. Remove.
- Sauté peas 3-4 min.
- Add pork back, stir in garlic, thyme, salt, pepper. Cook 1-2 min.
- Serve hot, garnish with lemon zest if using.
Notes
- Store leftovers in fridge up to 3 days.
- Swap peas for asparagus for variety.
