Dijon Pork with Potatoes and Carrots

8 medium red potatoes (about 2 ounces each), cut into ½-inch wedges

4 medium carrots, quartered lengthwise, then cut into 2-inch-long pieces

2 small onions, cut into eighths

1 medium green bell pepper, cut into thin strips

1 medium red bell pepper, cut into thin strips

2 medium garlic cloves, minced

1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons olive oil (extra virgin preferred), divided

1 pound pork tenderloin, all visible fat discarded

1½ tablespoons Dijon mustard

½ teaspoon cracked black pepper

½ teaspoon salt

Heat the oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.

Put the potatoes, carrots, onions, bell peppers, and garlic on the baking sheet. Toss with 1 tablespoon oil. Arrange in a single layer, leaving enough room in the center for the pork.

Spoon the mustard over the pork; spread evenly over the top and sides. Sprinkle with the pepper. Place the pork on the baking sheet. Tuck the thin end of the pork under for even cooking. Bake 10 minutes. Stir the vegetables. Bake for 25 minutes, or until the pork is no longer pink in the center. Turn off the oven. Transfer the pork to a cutting board. Let stand for 3 minutes for easier slicing.

Meanwhile, drizzle the remaining 2 teaspoons oil over the vegetables. Stir gently to coat. Sprinkle with the salt. Stir gently. Leave the vegetables in the oven to keep warm while you slice the pork.

Serves four; 3 ounces pork plus 1½ cups vegetables per serving

Nutrition values per serving: 341 calories, 10 g fat (2 g saturated), 37 g carbohydrates, 7 g fiber, 29 g protein, 74 mg cholesterol, 511 mg sodium.

"American Heart Association One-Dish Meals" (2003 Clarkson Potter)