Peppered Pork Chops and Pilaf

AP/"Better Homes and Gardens One Dish Dinners" (Meredith Books)
Published: Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2001 12:00 a.m. MDT

Main Dishes > Pork > Peppered Pork Chops and Pilaf

Ingredients

(Preparation-cooking time, start-to-finish, 25 minutes)


Directions

Four 3-ounce boneless pork loin chops, cut 3/4-inch thick

2 teaspoons herb-pepper seasoning

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 cups cut-up salad-bar vegetables, such as broccoli, carrots, mushrooms, onions and sweet peppers

14 1/2-ounce can chicken broth

2 cups uncooked instant brown rice

1/4 cup roasted red sweet pepper strips

Sprinkle both sides of meat with the herb-pepper seasoning. In a large skillet heat oil. Cook chops in hot oil for 5 minutes. Turn chops. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes more or until juices run clear. Remove chops from skillet; cover and keep warm.

Meanwhile, cut vegetables into bite-size pieces. Add vegetables, broth and uncooked rice to skillet. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes or until rice is done and vegetables are crisp-tender. Return pork chops to skillet; cover and heat through. Garnish with roasted red pepper strips.

Nutrition information per serving: 390 cal., 17 g total fat (5 g saturated fat), 70 mg chol., 492 mg sodium, 33 g carbo., 3 g fiber, 29 g pro.