Seared Pork Chops With Fresh Basil and Sun-Dried Tomatoes |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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A simple entree from Diabetic Gourmet. We hope to try this soon. Ingredients:
4 center-cut pork chops, lean, 2 1/2 pounds |
2 tablespoons basil, fresh, chopped |
1/4 cup sun-dried tomato, sliced |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1 cup tomato juice |
1/2 teaspoon tabasco sauce |
1/2 cup water |
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper |
Directions:
1. Trim and discard excess fat from chops.
2. In a large frying pan, sear the chops.
3. When the chops are browned on the outside, add the juice, water, hot sauce, salt, and pepper.
4. Cover tightly and simmer 15 minutes.
5. Add the sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another 10 minutes.
6. Add 1 tablespoon of fresh basil, and continue to cook for 8 minutes.
7. Add remaining basil and cook for 3 more minutes.
8. To serve, arrange the pork on a plate, and spoon some of the tomatoes and basil over it.
9. NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION per serving: 234 calories; 3g carbohydrates; 23g protein; 13g fat; 187mg sodium; 81mg cholesterol.
10. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 Medium-Fat; 1 Vegetable.
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