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Mediterranean-grilled Pork Chops
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | ½ of recipe |
| Calories | 301 |
| Total Fat | 16.5 g |
| Saturated Fat | 5 g |
| Sodium | 407 mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 3 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Protein | 33 g |
Ingredients and Preparation
| Ingredients | Measures |
|---|---|
| Brown sugar | 1 teaspoon |
| Fennel seeds, crushed slightly with the side of a large knife | 1 teaspoon |
| Paprika | ¾ teaspoon |
| Garlic powder | ¾ teaspoon |
| Freshly ground black pepper to taste | |
| Salt | ¼ teaspoon |
| Boneless pork loin chops, visible fat trimmed | 2 (6-ounce) |
| Canola oil | 1 teaspoon |
- Directions
- Combine sugar, fennel, paprika, garlic, pepper, and salt in a small bowl. Drizzle pork with oil and rub with spice mixture. Set aside.
- Prepare grill. Grill pork about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until cooked through.
Exchanges
5 lean meats; 0.5 fat
Side Suggestions: Cherry Tomato Salad
Combine 1 cup quartered cherry tomatoes, 2 tablespoons diced red onion, and 1 tablespoon capers in a medium bowl. Toss with 2 teaspoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, and season with ¼ teaspoon salt and freshly ground pepper to taste. Nutrition Info (for ½ of recipe): 60 calories; 5 g carbohydrate; 1 g protein; 5 g fat (0.5 g sat); 1 g fiber; 425 mg sodium. Exchanges: 1 vegetable; 1 fat. Couscous.
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