Seared Pork Chops with Fresh Basil and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Recipe Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients
4 lean center-cut pork chops (1-1/4 to 1-1/2 lbs)
2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup tomato juice
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper sauce (ie: Tabasco)
1/2 cup water
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Trim and discard excess fat from chops.
In a large frying pan, Sear the chops.
When the chops are browned on the outside, add the juice, water, hot
sauce, salt, and pepper. Cover tightly and simmer 15 minutes.
Add the sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another 10 minutes.
Add 1 tbsp of fresh basil, and continue to cook for 8 minutes. Add
remaining basil and cook for 3 more minutes.
To serve, arrange the pork on a plate, and spoon some of the tomatoes
and basil over it.
Nutritional Information Per Serving
Calories: 234
Fat: 13 grams
Sodium: 187 milligrams
Cholesterol: 81 milligrams
Protein: 23 grams
Carbohydrates: 3 grams
Diabetic Exchanges: 3 Medium-Fat Meat; 1 Vegetable
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