Apricot-glazed Pork Chops

Adapted from CooksAid.com

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size	½ of recipe
Calories	414
Total Fat	18.5 g
Saturated Fat	5.5 g
Sodium	421 mg
Total Carbohydrate	28 g
Dietary Fiber	0.5 g
Protein	33 g

Servings and Times

Servings

Ingredients and Preparation

Ingredients	Measures
Canola oil	2 teaspoons
Boneless pork chops	2 (6-ounce)
Salt	¼ teaspoon
Freshly ground pepper to taste
Orange juice	3 tablespoons
Ground ginger	¼ teaspoon
Apricot preserves	¼ cup

Directions
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Season pork with salt and pepper, and then add to pan. Cook 5 minutes on each side, remove from pan, and set aside.
Whisk together orange juice, ginger, and preserves in a medium bowl. Add mixture to pan, reduce heat, and cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly, Return pork to pan, cook 1 minute on each side, spooning sauce over pork as it cooks, until pork is cooked and heated through.
Drizzle pork with remaining sauce and serve.

Exchanges
4 medium fat meats; 2 carbohydrates; 1 fat

Side Suggestions: Steamed Green Beans
In a small saucepan, bring about 1-inch of water to a boil. Add 2 cups trimmed green beans, cover, and steam about 6 minutes, until tender. Drain and toss with 1 teaspoon olive oil, ¼ teaspoon salt, and freshly ground pepper to taste.

Side Suggestions: Long-grain and Wild Rice

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