Crumb-Crusted Pork Roast with Root Vegetables

Perfect for a cold-weather feast, this hearty pork roast comes with sweet roasted veggies and a savory crumb coating.

Crumb-Crusted Pork Roast with Root Vegetables

Average Rating: 3.833333

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. Bake: 1 hour + standing
YIELD: 8 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 boneless pork loin roast (2 to 3 pounds)
  • 4 teaspoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon molasses
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons spicy brown mustard
  • 2 teaspoons rubbed sage
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
  • 1/2 cup soft whole wheat bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 large rutabaga, peeled and cubed
  • 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
  • 1 large celery root, peeled and cubed
  • 1 large onion, cut into wedges
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350°. Place roast on a rack in a shallow roasting pan coated with cooking spray. In a small bowl, mix honey, molasses and mustard; brush over roast.
  • 2. In a large bowl, mix sage, thyme and rosemary. In a small bowl, toss bread crumbs with Parmesan cheese and 2 teaspoons of the herb mixture; press onto roast.
  • 3. Add vegetables, oil, salt and pepper to remaining herb mixture; toss to coat. Arrange vegetables around roast.
  • 4. Roast 1 to 1-1/2 hours or until a thermometer reads 145°. Remove from pan; let stand 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

3 ounces cooked pork with 3/4 cup vegetables: 302 calories, 10g fat (2g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 313mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 5g fiber), 25g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges:
3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1/2 fat.