Garlic-fennel Pork

Adapted from CooksAid.com

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size	½ of recipe
Calories	280
Total Fat	14 g
Saturated Fat	3.5 g
Sodium	637 mg
Total Carbohydrate	2 g
Dietary Fiber	0.5 g
Protein	25 g

Servings and Times

Servings

Ingredients and Preparation

Ingredients	Measures
Boneless pork loin chops (about ½ pound), visible fat trimmed	2
Garlic powder	½ teaspoon
Salt	½ teaspoon
Olive oil	1 tablespoon
Fennel seed	1 ½ teaspoons
White wine	4 ounces

Directions
Sprinkle both sides of pork with garlic powder and salt.
Heat olive oil in a medium to large skillet over medium heat. Add pork chops to pan and sprinkle with fennel seeds on both sides.
Cook for a few minutes on each side, until nicely browned.
Reduce heat to low and then add wine to the pan. Simmer with lid on for 20 minutes, turning pork chops over half way through.

Exchanges
3.5 lean meats; 1 fat

Side Suggestions: Winter Vegetables.
Preheat oven to 400ºF. Mix ½ cup diced parsnip, 1 diced, medium carrot, ½ cup diced turnip, and 1 diced, medium white potato with 2 teaspoons olive oil. Place on heavy baking sheet or roasting pan. Bake for 30 minutes, or until vegetables are tender and slightly browned. Sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon salt and pepper to taste. Nutrition Info (for ½ of recipe): 161 calories; 28 g carbohydrate; 3 g protein; 5 g fat (0.5 g sat); 5.5 g fiber; 333 mg sodium. Exchanges: 2 vegetables; 1 starch; 1 fat.

Side Suggestions: Green Salad
Top bagged, prewashed mixed greens with your favorite dressing.

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