Pesto-topped Pork Loin

Adapted from CooksAid.com

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size	1
Calories	376
Total Fat	25.5 g
Saturated Fat	7 g
Sodium	857 mg
Total Carbohydrate	2.5 g
Dietary Fiber	0.5 g
Protein	34.5 g

Servings and Times

Servings

Ingredients and Preparation

Ingredients	Measures
Olive oil	2 teaspoons
Boneless pork loin chops	2 (6-ounce)
Pesto sauce	2 tablespoons
Reduced-sodium chicken stock (plus more as needed)	½ cup

Directions
Preheat oven to 425ÀöF.
Heat oil over medium-high heat in an oven safe skillet. Add pork and sear for 2-3 minutes on both sides, until browned. Top with pesto sauce and pour broth around.
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the pork registers 165ÀöF. While in the oven, add additional broth if necessary. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Exchanges
5 lean meats; 2 fats

Side Suggestions: Baked Potato Fries
Wash and scrub 1 large Russet potato. Slice into thin strips. Toss with 2 teaspoons olive oil and place on a nonstick baking sheet. Bake at 425ÀöF for 15-20 minutes. (Tip: Bake the potatoes at the same time as the pork.) Season with ¼ teaspoon salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.

Side Suggestions: Steamed Broccoli and Baby Carrots

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