Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Pork Chops Oreganata

Make 4 servings (serving size : 1 pork chop)

Marinate pork for 30 minutes , then broil quickly for a delicious , saucy dinner in no time .

1 ..................tablespoon extra -virgin olive oil
2 ...................teaspoons grated lemon rind
2 ...................tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 ...................teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
3 ...................garlic cloves , minced
4 ...................(4 ounces) boneless pork chops
1/2 ................teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 ................teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    **cooking spray**

1.        Combine first 5 ingredients in an 11x7-inch baking dish . Add pork , turning to coat . Let stand 30 minutes , turning pork occasionally .
2 .        Preheat broiler .
3 . Remove pork from baking dish ; discard marinade . Sprinkle pork evenly with salt and pepper . Place pork on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray . Broil 4 minutes on each side or until done .
TIP:
While the pork marinates , prepare a warm bulgur salad . Combine 3 cups hot cooked bulgur and 5 ounces baby spinach ; cover and let stand 15 minutes or until   spinach wilts . Stir in 1 cup halved celery tomatoes , 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice , 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil , 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper . Sprinkle with 1/4 cup (1 ounce) crumbled feta cheese .
Heart healthy

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