Greek-Style Pork Chops With Rice |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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A fantastic way to cook your chops, a meal in one - very enjoyable!! Ingredients:
4 bone-in fast-fry pork loin chops |
1 tablespoon dried oregano |
1 tablespoon paprika |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon pepper |
2 tablespoons olive oil |
2 cups sodium-reduced chicken stock |
1 tablespoon lemon juice |
1 garlic clove, minced |
2 cups minute rice, instant whole grain brown rice |
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon rind |
1/2 cup diced tomato |
1/2 cup diced red onion |
tzatziki, sauce (optional) |
Directions:
1. In a zip-lock bag, toss the pork chops with the oregano, paprika, salt and pepper until coated. Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet set over medium-high heat; cook the pork chops for 2-3 minutes per side or until browned; transfer to plate.
2. Add the stock, lemon juice garlic to the skillet; bring to a boil. Stir in the rice and lemon rind; return the mixture to a boil. Simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.
3. Nestle the pork chops into the rice; drizzle with any accumulated juices from plate. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes. Sprinkle with tomato and onion. Serve with tzatzki sauce (if using).
4. NOTES: Beef, chicken or vegetarian meatballs can all be used in this recipe; however if using vegetarian meatballs, substitute vegetable stock for the chicken stock.
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