Pork Chops with Couscous
Ingredients
4 boneless pork chops
1 cup uncooked couscous
1 small potato, peeled and cut into small pieces, boiled until not quite done stage
1 red apple, peeled and cut into julienne strips
4 small plum tomatoes (from the can), cut into 3rds
Reserve 1/4 cup tomato juice from can
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
Directions
1. Smear pork chops with chile powder, salt, pepper and let stand in covered dish for 1 hour
2. Place potato pieces, apple strips, tomatoes, honey and juice in a bowl, mix slightly
3. Heat oil in skillet until hot and sear pork chops, 2-3 minutes per side
4. Place potato/apple mixture over pork chops, heat to boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer on medium heat for 5 to 6 minutes
5. Make couscous as directed on package
Plating
Spoon couscous onto serving platter or individual dinner plate. Spoon pork chop half over couscous and half on plate. Spoon potato/apple mixture on top of pork chop and let some spill over on side of plate. Sprinkle chopped cilantro over plate.
Serves 4
Yummy!
Ingredients
4 boneless pork chops
1 cup uncooked couscous
1 small potato, peeled and cut into small pieces, boiled until not quite done stage
1 red apple, peeled and cut into julienne strips
4 small plum tomatoes (from the can), cut into 3rds
Reserve 1/4 cup tomato juice from can
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
Directions
1. Smear pork chops with chile powder, salt, pepper and let stand in covered dish for 1 hour
2. Place potato pieces, apple strips, tomatoes, honey and juice in a bowl, mix slightly
3. Heat oil in skillet until hot and sear pork chops, 2-3 minutes per side
4. Place potato/apple mixture over pork chops, heat to boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer on medium heat for 5 to 6 minutes
5. Make couscous as directed on package
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| A beautiful platter adds to the meal |
Plating
Spoon couscous onto serving platter or individual dinner plate. Spoon pork chop half over couscous and half on plate. Spoon potato/apple mixture on top of pork chop and let some spill over on side of plate. Sprinkle chopped cilantro over plate.
Serves 4
Yummy!
Tip: You can substitute the canned tomatoes for thick/chunky salsa if you like a bit more spice..
Nutrition: Calories 325 per serving; Total fat, 4g; Cholesterol 55 mg; Sodium 270 mg; Total carbohydrates 49 g. Dietary fiber 4 g; Sugar 0; Protein 27 g.
This recipe is quick and easy it is to make. It tastes divine.
Tip: I serve 2 pork chops and save the other 2 for tomorrow's heat-and-eat dinner.
That's it for today, blog.