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Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Pork Chops with Green Beans and Peppers

Medifast Lean and Green:  Pork

Serves 4
  • 4 bone-in pork chops (5 oz each)
  • Coarse salt and ground pepper
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch lengths
  • 1/2 cup scallions, whites thinly sliced and green parts cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 jalapeno (optional), thinly slice
  • 2 cups roasted yellow or red peppers
Medifast Lean and Green Recipe:  Pork Chops with Green Beans
  1. Preheat oven to broil.
  2. Roast pepper for about 15 minutes and set aside to cool.
  3. Cut peppers into 1 inch squares.
  4. Heat a large skillet over high. Season pork chops on both sides with salt and pepper. 
  5. Add 1 tablespoon oil to skillet and swirl to coat. Add chops and cook until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side, flipping once. Transfer chops to a serving platter, cover loosely with foil, and let rest 5 minutes.
  6. Wipe skillet clean and heat over medium-high. Add 2 tablespoons oil, green beans and scallion whites.  Cook, stirring occasionally, scallions are soft and green beans are crisp-tender, 3 minutes. 
  7. Season with salt and pepper. Add jalapeno (if using) and scallion greens and cook, stirring frequently, 1 minute. 
  8. Add peppers and cook until warmed through.
  9. Serve pork chopse which vegetables on top. 

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