ingredients
4 slices peppered bacon, cut in 1-inch pieces
12 ounces trimmed fresh young green beans
1 tablespoon soy sauce
4 pork chops, 1/2 inch thick
1/3 cup apple butter
1/4 cup water
1 cup red or yellow cherry or grape tomatoes
directions
In 12-inch skillet cook bacon over medium-high heat until crisp; remove. Reserve 1 tablespoon drippings in skillet. Drain bacon on paper towels.
Meanwhile, in 2-quart microwave-safe dish cook beans in 2 tablespoons water, covered, on high (100% power) 4 minutes; stir once. Drain, set aside. Brush chops with soy sauce. In skillet brown chops on both sides. Add apple butter and the 1/4 cup water; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, 5 minutes. Add beans, tomatoes, and bacon; cook, uncovered, 3 to 5 minutes, until sauce thickens. Makes 4 servings.
NUTRITION INFORMATION
Per Serving: cal. (kcal) 402, Fat, total (g) 16, chol. (mg) 80, sat. fat (g) 5, carb. (g) 39, Monosaturated fat (g) 7, Polyunsaturated fat (g) 2, fiber (g) 5, sugar (g) 28, pro. (g) 27, vit. A (IU) 971.8, vit. C (mg) 20.67, Thiamin (mg) 0.98, Riboflavin (mg) 0.45, Niacin (mg) 6.52, Pyridoxine (Vit. B6) (mg) 0.7, Folate (µg) 44.35, Cobalamin (Vit. B12) (µg) 1.04, sodium (mg) 534, Potassium (mg) 769, calcium (mg) 70.68, iron (mg) 2.52, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet