Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Herbed Pork Chops w/ Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, and Glazed Apples


Dinner Tonight: Herbed Pork Chops w/ Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, and Glazed Apples





First flu - free day in a while and it feels great! Plus it's a beautiful and sunny day outside, about 50 degrees! I was even able to get out and enjoy that sunshine for a while. For dinner I prepared a Herbed Pork Chop w/ Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, and Glazed Apples. Classic comfort food alert!


About 10 o'clock this morning I made my marinade for the Pork Chop. easy and quick marinade to whip up all you need is; 1/4 cup Kraft Free Italian dressing and 1 tablespoon each of fresh herbs, chopped (any combination - chives, basil, oregano, rosemary). Then I placed the chop in a resealable plastic bag. Added dressing and herbs; seal and refrigerate 8 to 24 hours. Remove the chop from marinade; discard marinade. Grill chop over medium-high heat (or broil 4 inches from heat) for 8 to 9 minutes, turning once until internal temperature on a thermometer reads 145 degrees Fahrenheit, followed by a 3-minute rest time. You then have one great tasting Chop! The marinade is perfect for Pork. It comes out very tender and the flavor is incredible! I prepared it on a cast iron griddle and was really pleased on how it grilled. I'll be using this more often. This is about my favorite Pork Chop recipe and I found it at the Pork Be Inspired web site. I left the Chop recipe, which is for 4 Pork Chops, and a link to the web site at the end of the post.


I prepared 3 easy to fix side dishes to go with the Pork Chop; Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, and Glazed Apples. I only had a half a serving of the Bob Evans Glazed Apples. The Mashed potatoes and Glazed Apples were Bob Evans Brand. Both come in a microwavable package and both taste as good homemade. the Apples are always a perfect pairing with Pork. I'll be using some of the Glazed Apples for dessert tonight also. I also used Del Monte Cut Green Beans. Then for dessert later tonight I'll be having Breyer's Carb Smart Vanilla Ice Cream topped with a tablespoon of the Bob Evans Glazed Apples.





Herbed Pork Chops
Recipe from PorkBeInspired.com

Times:

Prep Time: 10 minutes prep, Cook Time: 15 minutes cook


Ingredients:

4 pork loin chops, 3/4-inch thick
1 cup reduced fat Italian dressing
4 tablespoons fresh herbs, chopped (any combination - chives, basil, oregano, rosemary)



Cooking Directions:


Place chops in a resealable plastic bag. Add dressing and herbs; seal and refrigerate 8 to 24 hours. Remove chops from marinade; discard marinade. Grill chops over medium-high heat (or broil 4 inches from heat) for 8 to 9 minutes, turning once until internal temperature on a thermometer reads 145 degrees Fahrenheit, followed by a 3-minute rest time.

Serves 4.

Food Exchanges:
3 lean meat

Serving Suggestions:

Use your favorite combination of herbs fresh from the garden. Feel like singing? Try a Scarbourgh Faire combination of Parsely, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme. Serve with grilled vegetable kabobs and deli potato salad.

Nutrition:

Calories: 144 calories
Protein: 25 grams
Fat: 5 grams
Sodium: 360 milligrams
Cholesterol: 60 milligrams
Saturated Fat: 1 grams
Carbohydrates: 1 grams
Random Safety Tip:

Refrigerate leftover pork as soon as possible.

http://www.porkbeinspired.com/RecipeView.aspx?RID=24


Bob Evans    http://www.bobevans.com/

BOB EVANS ORIGINAL MASHED POTATOES
Bob Evans Original Mashed Potatoes are a convenient side dish that provide the farm-fresh goodness today’s families are looking for. No peeling required!


BOB EVANS ORIGINAL MASHED POTATOES
Serving Size 1/2 cup

Amount Per Serving
Calories: 150
Total Fat 7g
Saturated Fat 3.5g
Cholesterol 15mg
Sodium 410mg
Total Carbs 20g
Dietary Fiber 2g
Protein 7g


BOB EVANS SLICED GLAZED APPLES
A classic taste that will make everyone think you slaved in the kitchen, Bob Evans Sliced Glazed Apples are a perfect side dish or topping. Sold in the grocer’s refrigerated section, they’re ready to serve in less than 5 minutes.

BOB EVANS SLICED GLAZED APPLES
Serving Size 1/2 cup

Amount Per Serving
Calories: 120
Total Fat 2g
Saturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 35mg
Total Carbs 33g
Dietary Fiber 1g
Protein 2g

http://www.bobevans.com/

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