Pork Chop With Mushrooms
These pork chops are juicy and flavourful and the addition of mushrooms and shallots make them delicious. You could use fresh thyme instead of parsley – serve with roasted cauliflower for a healthy and tasty meal.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 tsp butter
- 4 pork loin chops (with bone), 1 inch thick, trim all visible fat
- 1/2 tsp salt
- fresh ground pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped shallots
- 1 cup fat free chicken stock
- 10 oz sliced baby mushrooms
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp chopped, fresh parsley
Serves 4 – Nutrition Per Serving
Calories: 180, Fat: 9g, Protein: 19g, Carbohydrate: 4g, Fibre: 1g
Method
Method
- In a large frying pan heat the butter over moderately low heat.
- Season pork with salt and pepper. Raise heat to medium and add the chops to the pan and sauté for 7 minutes. Turn and cook until chops are browned and done to medium, about 7-8 minutes longer.
- Remove the chops and put in a warm spot.
- Add shallots to the pan and cook, stirring, until soft, about 3 minutes.
- Add the stock to deglaze the pan, stir in the mustard, 1 tbsp parsley, then add mushrooms, season with fresh pepper and cook about 3 minutes, or until mushrooms are done.
- Put the chops on a plate and pour the mushroom sauce over the meat, top with remaining parsley.
Serves 4 – Nutrition Per Serving
Calories: 180, Fat: 9g, Protein: 19g, Carbohydrate: 4g, Fibre: 1g
Oven Roasted Cauliflower
~ Oven Roasted Cauliflower ~
Ingredients
- 6 cups uncooked cauliflower florets (about 1 large) cut small
- 3 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- salt and fresh pepper
- juice of 1/4 lemon
- 1/4 cup Parmigiano Reggiano, freshly grated
Method
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- Combine cauliflower, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper well so all the florets are coated and seasoned.
- Place in a large shallow roasting pan and place in the centre of the oven.
- Roast for about 25-35 minutes, turning florets occasionally so they are evenly cooked.
- Remove from oven and top with Parmigiano Reggiano and additional salt and pepper if needed.
Serves 6 – Nutrition Per Serving
Calories: 126, Fat: 10g, Carbohydrates: 6g, Fibre: 3g, Protein: 3g