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Zesty Italian Pork Chops with Cannellini Salad

Related recipes: Main Dishes, Egg-Free, Low-Calorie , Low-Carbohydrate, Low-Sugar

From: National Pork Board

Quick Facts

Servings: 4

Prep Time: 15 min.

Cook Time: 10 min.

Total: 25 min.

Sides & Desserts

Wine Pairings

Cannellini beans, white kidney beans, are full of fiber and they also give this dish a lovely appearance.

Ingredients

4 boneless pork chops, 1/2-inch thick
3/4 cup zesty Italian salad dressing, divided
1 15 oz can cannellini beans, rinsed
1 small red bell pepper, seeded
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
2 Tbs Kalamata olives, chopped and pitted
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
whole basil leaves, to garnish

Directions

Season pork chops with salt and pepper, if desired. Heat 1/4 cup dressing in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; add chopps and cook 8-10 minutes total, turning, until internal temperature on a thermometer reads 160 F.
While chops are cooking, combine remaining ingredients along with rest of dressing in medium bowl; mix well. Place equal amounts of salad on four plates. Add chops on plates alongside bean salad. Garnish with basil leaves.

Recipe courtesy of the National Pork Board

Cooking Tip: For marinated pork chops, put pork in a self-sealing bag with marinade in the refrigerator first thing in the morning. By suppertime, pork chops can be removed from marinade and ready to grill.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 403

Calories from Fat 233 (58%)

(38%)Total Fat 25g

(25%)Saturated Fat 5g

Polyunsaturated Fat 0g

Monounsaturated Fat 0g

(20%)Cholesterol 59mg

(45%)Sodium 1070mg

(0%)Potassium 0mg

Total Carbohydrate 14g

(16%)Dietary Fiber 4g

Sugars 0g

Sugar Alcohols 0g

(54%)Protein 27g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.

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	Search Content Zesty Italian Pork Chops with Cannellini Salad Related recipes: Main Dishes, Egg-Free, Low-Calorie , Low-Carbohydrate, Low-Sugar From: National Pork Board Quick Facts Servings: 4 Prep Time: 15 min. Cook Time: 10 min. Total: 25 min. Sides & Desserts Delicious Side Dishes Quick & Easy Recipes Wine Pairings Sangiovese Barbera Cannellini beans, white kidney beans, are full of fiber and they also give this dish a lovely appearance. Ingredients 4 boneless pork chops, 1/2-inch thick 3/4 cup zesty Italian salad dressing, divided 1 15 oz can cannellini beans, rinsed 1 small red bell pepper, seeded 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced 2 Tbs Kalamata olives, chopped and pitted 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated whole basil leaves, to garnish Directions Season pork chops with salt and pepper, if desired. Heat 1/4 cup dressing in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; add chopps and cook 8-10 minutes total, turning, until internal temperature on a thermometer reads 160 F. While chops are cooking, combine remaining ingredients along with rest of dressing in medium bowl; mix well. Place equal amounts of salad on four plates. Add chops on plates alongside bean salad. Garnish with basil leaves. Recipe courtesy of the National Pork Board Cooking Tip: For marinated pork chops, put pork in a self-sealing bag with marinade in the refrigerator first thing in the morning. By suppertime, pork chops can be removed from marinade and ready to grill. Nutrition Facts Calories 403 Calories from Fat 233 (58%) (38%)Total Fat 25g (25%)Saturated Fat 5g Polyunsaturated Fat 0g Monounsaturated Fat 0g (20%)Cholesterol 59mg (45%)Sodium 1070mg (0%)Potassium 0mg Total Carbohydrate 14g (16%)Dietary Fiber 4g Sugars 0g Sugar Alcohols 0g (54%)Protein 27g * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods. Copyright 2013 Aisle7. All rights reserved. Aisle7.com Read our healthy recipe definitions. Learn more about Aisle7, the company. Learn more about the authors of Aisle7 products. The information presented here is for informational purposes only and was created by a team of US-registered dietitians and food experts. Consult your doctor, practitioner, and/or pharmacist for any health problem and before using any supplements, making dietary changes, or before making any changes in prescribed medications. Information expires June 2014.