Healthy Dinner for a Quick Weeknight Meal

Last night, I stepped out of Scott's comfort zone and made a healthy dinner that was both quick and delicious!  I love pork tenderloin.  It is lean, tender and affordable.  Last night I was in the mood for something grilled, so a grilled tenderloin sounded perfect.  You know, what is better than grilling?  There is no clean-up and it is so delicious. Not to mention, grilling is healthy.  Everyone, including my carnivorous Little Man loved the tenderloin, and I paired it with Cheesy Potatoes and steamed broccoli.  I love the vegetables that are in the steamer bags!  They are super convenient and if you play the coupon game, always on sale and there are usually great coupons available.  Enough rambling for the day, here are the recipes...

Grilled Pork Tenderloin

1 packet Mesquite Marinade, I used McCormick Grill Mates
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup canola oil
Juice of a lime
Greek Seasoning, we like Cavender's
2 pork tenderloins, about 2 pounds - Usually sold 2 to a vacuum package

Mix all ingredients except pork and Greek seasoning in a zip top bag.  Add pork and marinate for 30 minutes or longer in the refrigerator.  Remove from marinate and place on grill. Sprinkle with Greek seasoning and grill over medium low heat until pork is cooked to medium well, turning occasionally.  This should take 30 to 45 minutes depending on the thickness of your tenderloin. Remove from grill and allow to rest for 5 to 10 minutes.  Slice and serve.

Cheesy Potatoes

5 yellow fleshed potatoes like Klondike Gold
1 tablespoon butter
Seasoned Salt
Pepper
1 cup water
1 teaspoon Chicken bullion granules
3 slices 2% milk American cheese

Wash potatoes and leave skins on. Slice in 1/4 inch slices. Place a single layer of potatoes in the bottom of a microwave save casserole dish. Add a small pat of butter and season with salt and pepper.  Place another layer of potatoes, pat of butter and seasoning. Continue layering until all potatoes are used.  Mix bullion granules with water and pour over potatoes. Cover and microwave 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender and most liquid is absorbed.  Top with cheese and microwave 1 minute more. Allow to cool slightly and serve.