
Send a Meal BlogThursday, August 18 2011
Fresh apricots are sauteed alongside the pork chops in this easy 20-minute dinner. The healthy beans make it a complete meal.
Total Time: 20 mins Servings: Makes 4 servings. SEE MORE BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS RECIPES Ingredients 1 Tbsp. olive oil 4 1/2-inch-thick pork rib chops Salt and ground black pepper 4 apricots, pitted and cut in wedges 2 Tbsp. honey 3 cloves garlic, sliced1 lb. green beans, trimmed, if desired Directions 1 In an extra-large nonstick skillet heat the oil over medium-high heat; lower heat to medium. Lightly sprinkle chops with salt and pepper. Cook chops in hot oil for 5 minutes, turning once. Add apricots, honey and garlic to chops in skillet; cover and cook 5 to 7 minutes or until apricots are tender and pork is slightly pink in center. 2 Meanwhile, in a 2-quart microwave-safe dish combine beans and 1/4 cup water. Cook, covered, on 100 percent (high) power 6 minutes, stirring once; drain. 3 To serve, spoon cooking juices from skillet over pork, apricots, and beans. Makes 4 servings. Nutrition Facts Calories 295, Total Fat 14 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Monounsaturated Fat 7 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 57 mg, Sodium 207 mg, Carbohydrate 20 g, Total Sugar 13 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 22 g. Daily Values: Vitamin C 34%, Calcium 7%, Iron 11%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet Comments:
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