Cooking with Chevy: Thursday 11/18/2010- Pecan-Crusted Pork Chops and Broccoli Rabe and Yellow Pepper

Pecan-Crusted Pork Chops

Prep time: 15 minutes Rest time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes

1/2	cup soy sauce (low sodium)
1/4	cup lemon juice
2	tablespoons brown sugar
4	green onions , minced
2	teaspoons horseradish
4	boneless pork chops
1/2	cup chopped pecans
1/4	cup white cornmeal
1/4	cup all purpose flour
1	teaspoon coarse salt
1/2	teaspoon black pepper
1/4	cup canola oil

per serving: 497 calories; 41 grams protein; 30 grams total fat; 2 grams fiber; 5 grams saturated fat; 17 grams carbohydrates; 113 mgs cholesterol; 1286 mgs sodium; 12 weight watcher points

[1] In a small baking dish, combine the soy sauce, lemon juice, brown sugar, green onions and horseradish. Add the pork chops, cover with plastic wrap and let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes, turning occasionally.

[2] In a shallow bowl, combine the pecans, cornmeal, flour, salt and pepper. Put one of the pork chops in the bowl and push into the mixture until well coated. Repeat with the remaining pork chops.

[3] Heat the oil in a large, heavy skillet. Add the pork chops to the skillet and cook over medium heat until nicely browned and cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Serve immediately.

Broccoli Rabe and Yellow Pepper

Prep and cook time: 15 minutes

1	bunch broccoli rabe, tough stem ends trimmed
	coarse salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
2	tablespoons olive oil
2	yellow bell peppers , cored, seeded and cut into cubes

per serving: 123 calories; 5 grams protein; 7 grams total fat; 5 grams fiber; 1 gram saturated fat; 13 grams carbohydrates; 0 mgs cholesterol; 52 mgs sodium; 2 weight watcher points

[1] Cut broccoli rabe into 2-inch lengths; set aside. Pour enough water into a medium skillet to cover by an inch. Bring to a boil; season with salt. Add broccoli rabe, and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 3 minutes. Drain. Set aside.

[2] Dry skillet; add oil and heat over medium-high. Add bell peppers; cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Add broccoli rabe; cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to serve.