Heart-Healthy Portuguese Bifana

Savor the rich, authentic flavors of Portugal with a heart-healthy twist in this Portuguese Bifana recipe. Featuring lean pork tenderloin marinated in a zesty blend of olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, and paprika, this dish delivers bold taste without compromising nutrition. Grilled to perfection and served on whole grain rolls with crisp lettuce, juicy tomato, and a touch of Dijon mustard, this lightened-up version of a traditional Portuguese street food classic is as nutritious as it is delicious. Ready in just an hour, this recipe is perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner or a flavorful weekend lunch. Pair with a fresh side salad for a wholesome meal everyone will love!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:45 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb Pork tenderloin
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 tbsp White wine vinegar
• 3 Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp Paprika
• 0.5 tsp Ground black pepper
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 2 Bay leaves
• 2 tbsp Lemon juice
• 4 Whole grain rolls
• 4 Fresh lettuce leaves
• 1 Sliced tomato
• 0.5 Red onion, thinly sliced
• 4 tsp Dijon mustard

Directions

Step 1

Trim any visible fat from the pork tenderloin and slice it into thin medallions.

Step 2

In a large ziplock bag or container, combine olive oil, white wine vinegar, minced garlic, paprika, ground black pepper, salt, bay leaves, and lemon juice to create the marinade.

Step 3

Add the pork medallions to the marinade, seal the bag or cover the container, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for better flavor.

Step 4

While the pork is marinating, prepare the fresh toppings by washing the lettuce leaves, slicing the tomato, and thinly slicing the red onion.

Step 5

Preheat a grill or a grill pan over medium-high heat.

Step 6

Remove the pork from the marinade and discard the bay leaves. Grill the medallions for about 3-4 minutes on each side until cooked through and lightly charred.

Step 7

Lightly toast the whole grain rolls on the grill for about 1 minute, cut side down, until slightly crispy.

Step 8

To assemble the bifanas, spread 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard on each half of the toasted rolls.

Step 9

Layer the grilled pork, lettuce leaf, sliced tomato, and red onion on the bottom half of each roll.

Step 10

Cover with the top half of the roll and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1014.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1762.5

Total Fat 60.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.9g
Cholesterol 308.4mg	0%
Sodium 4423.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 157.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 28.1g	0%
Total Sugars 19.8g
Protein 143.1g	0%

Vitamin D 36.3IU	0%
Calcium 299.3mg	0%
Iron 15.5mg	0%
Potassium 3567.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 31.1%

Protein: 32.8%

Carbs: 36.1%