Coumadin® (Warfarin)
This recipe is safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.
Lactose
This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.
Sodium
This is a low sodium recipe.
GERD / Acid Reflux
This recipe contains GERD triggers and those with GERD may wish to avoid it.
Gluten Sensitivity
This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten.
"Sippin' iced tea under the old shade tree
life couldn't get no better then that."
-James Cotton, Poet
Sometimes the simplest dishes are the best. This pork will work well over Jalapeno Mashed Potatoes or Dirty Rice. The combination of the spicy side dishes and salsa with the cool avocado flavor works well together. There's great monounsaturated fats in both the pork and avocado too.
Servings: 1 | Serving size: 1 pork chop
Cooking Time: 30 Minutes
This recipe can be multiplied by 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16.
This recipe also requires making Tomatillo Salsa
This recipe can easily be multiplied by as many as you wish. For more than four chops use two pans.
This recipe does not make very good leftovers.
Serve with Wild Rice or Romano Grits or Plain Mashed Potatoes or Mashed Yams or Jalapeno Mashed Potatoes or Dirty Rice or Plain Mashed Potatoes - Low Sodium Version or Wild Rice - Low Sodium Version or Thick Cut Yam Fries or Thick Cut Yam Fries - Low Sodium Version
1 | 4 ounce lean center cut pork chop |
1/8 tsp | ground cumin |
1/8 tsp | salt |
spray grapeseed or olive oil | |
2 Tbsp | mashed avocado |
2 tsp | fresh cilantro leaves |
1/4 cup | Tomatillo salsa |
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place a large skillet in the oven.
While the pan is heating lightly dust one side of the pork chop with half of the cumin and salt.
When hot spray the pan lightly with oil and place the pork chop in the pan seasoned side down. Sprinkle the top with the other half of the cumin and salt.
Return the pan to the oven and cook for about 8 - 10 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and turn the pork chop over. Spread the seared side with the avocado and return the pan to the oven.
*** This recipe is great on the grill also. Use a medium-high setting and place the pork on the grill seasoned side down. Follow the rest of the directions just as for oven grilling. ***
Cook for another 8 - 10 minutes until the pork is done (it will be slightly firm to the touch).
Remove and serve over Jalapeno Mashed Potatoes with Tomatillo Salsa on the side. Garnish with the fresh cilantro.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1 pork chop
Servings: 1
Amount Per Serving
Calories 364 | Calories from Fat 174 |
% Daily Value |
Total Fat 20g | 30% |
Saturated Fat 6g | 30% |
Monounsaturated Fat 9g | |
Trans Fat g | |
Cholesterol 68mg | 23% |
Sodium 194mg | 8% |
Total Carbohydrates 25g | 8% |
Dietary Fiber 4g | 15% |
Sugars 19g | |
Protein 24g |
Vitamin A 22% | Vitamin C 77% |
Calcium 3% | Iron 10% |
Vitamin K 15 mcg | Potassium 905 mg |
Magnesium 52 mg |