Sheet Pan Pork Tenderloin with Asparagus

Ingredients

• 1½ lb pork tenderloin
• 1½ lb asparagus
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp paprika
• ½ tsp dried thyme
• ¾ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ lemon (optional)
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley (optional)

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
2. Trim the woody ends off the asparagus. In a small bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper.
3. Pat the pork tenderloin dry and rub half of the seasoning mixture all over it. Place the seasoned pork on one side of the prepared sheet pan.
4. Toss the asparagus with the remaining seasoning mixture and arrange it on the other side of the sheet pan.
5. Roast for 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the pork reaches 145°F (63°C). The asparagus should be tender-crisp.
6. Remove from oven, tent the pork with foil, and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing. If desired, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the pork and asparagus and garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.