Sweet And Savoury Pork Chops
13
- Prep Time5 min
- Total Time10 min
- Makes4 Servings
(Photo: Roberto Caruso)
Apricot-glazed chops are paired with a fast spinach couscous for an easy weeknight meal you can serve up in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
2 tsp vegetable oil
8 fast-fry boneless pork chops, about 500 g
1/4 tsp salt
1 tbsp lemon zest
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup apricot jam
1 tbsp finely grated fresh ginger
2 green onions, sliced diagonally
Instructions
HEAT a large non-stick frying pan over medium-high. Add oil. Sprinkle chops with salt and cook 1 min per side. Push them to side of pan and reduce heat to medium-low.
STIR lemon zest and juice with apricot jam and ginger, then add to pan. Stir to loosen brown bits from bottom of pan, then turn chops until coated with jam mixture. Cover and continue simmering 3 more min, turning halfway through. Stir in onions and transfer to plates.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories 224, Protein 28g, Carbohydrates 16g, Fat 6g, Fibre 1g, Sodium 203mg.
Serve with spinach couscous.
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