Fresh apricots are sauteed alongside the pork chops in this easy 20-minute dinner. The healthy beans make it a complete meal.
INGREDIENTS
1 - tablespoon olive oil
4 - 1/2-inch-thick pork rib chops
Salt
ground black pepper
4 - apricots, pitted and cut in wedges
2 - tablespoons honey
3 - cloves garlic, sliced
1 - pound green beans, trimmed, if desired
DIRECTIONS
In an extra-large nonstick skillet heat the oil over medium-high heat; lower heat to medium. Lightly sprinkle chops with salt and pepper. Cook chops in hot oil for 5 minutes, turning once. Add apricots, honey and garlic to chops in skillet; cover and cook 5 to 7 minutes or until apricots are tender and pork is slightly pink in center.
Meanwhile, in a 2-quart microwave-safe dish combine beans and 1/4 cup water. Cook, covered, on 100 percent (high) power 6 minutes, stirring once; drain.
To serve, spoon cooking juices from skillet over pork, apricots, and beans. Makes 4 servings.
NUTRITION FACTS (Apricot Pork with Garlic Green Beans)
Per serving: 295 kcal , 14 g fat (4 g sat. fat , 2 g polyunsaturated fat , 7 g monounsaturated fat ), 57 mg chol. , 207 mg sodium , 20 g carb. , 4 g fiber , 13 g sugar , 22 g pro.