Best Moroccan Spiced Pork Chops With Mashed Sweet Potatoes Recipes

Moroccan Spice Rubbed Pork Chops image

Provided by nemokitty

Categories Pork

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine garlic, oil, cinnamon, coriander, cumin and paprika to form a paste. Press spice mixture onto both sides of each pork chop.
Light coat a grill or grill pan with cooking spray and heat to medium high. Grill pork until there is no trace of pink near the bone, 6-8 minutes per side. Sprinkle with salt and season with pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.8, Fat 19.2, SaturatedFat 6.1, Cholesterol 137.3, Sodium 255.8, Carbohydrate 1.1, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.1, Protein 41.4

Moroccan-Spiced Pork Chops and Fruity Couscous image

Provided by justcallmetoni

Categories Pork

Time 58m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 tablespoon harissa
1 lb lean pork loin, sliced into four pieces (4 oz each) or 4 (4 ounce) boneless pork chops
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 1/4 cups couscous
2 1/2 cups fat-free chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
8 fresh apricot halves
1 tablespoon cilantro, fresh, chopped

Steps:

Combine harissa, cumin, coriander and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon in a resealable plastic bag. (Use a non-metal container if you prefer.) Add chops to bag, seal and shake until well-coated. Marinate the meat for 30 minutes in the fridge.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chops until cooked through, about eight minutes per side.
Bring broth to boil in a medium saucepan. Add 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon, turmeric and couscous. Turn heat down to lowest possible setting, cover and simmer for 5-7 minutes. Fluff couscous and mix in the apricots and cilantro.
Serve chops on top of the couscous.
Cooking time includes the time to marinade the meat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 524.8, Fat 14.2, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 91.9, Sodium 657, Carbohydrate 56.7, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 12.2, Protein 40.9

Moroccan-Spiced Pork Chops with Mashed Sweet Potatoes Recipe - (4.1/5) image

Provided by Jac_M

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 cups chopped peeled sweet potatoes (about 1 1/4 pounds)
1/4 cup 2% reduced-fat milk
3/4 teaspoon ground coriander, divided
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin, divided
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
Dash of ground red pepper
1/2 cup bottled roasted red bell peppers, rinsed and drained
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons unsalted almonds
1 garlic clove
4 (6-ounce) bone-in center-cut loin pork chops
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

1. Place potatoes in a large saucepan; cover with water to 1 inch above potatoes. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Drain. Combine potatoes, milk, 1/2 teaspoon coriander, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/4 teaspoon salt, cinnamon, allspice, and ground red pepper in a medium bowl; mash to desired consistency with a potato masher. 2. Combine remaining 1/4 teaspoon coriander, remaining 1/4 teaspoon cumin, bell peppers, 2 tablespoons oil, almonds, and garlic in the bowl of a mini food processor; process until smooth. 3. Sprinkle pork with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, sugar, and black pepper. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil; swirl to coat. Add pork to pan; cook 3 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness. Serve pork with mashed potatoes and bell pepper sauce.