APPLE-LEEK PORK CHOPS

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"The sweet and savory combination of apples and leeks goes so well with these golden pork chops," says Elaine Williams of Sebastopol, California. "This dish is nice served with rice."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 boneless pork loin chops (4 ounces each)
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 medium tart green apple, sliced
1 medium leek (white portion only), sliced
1 cup unsweetened apple juice
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
2 cups hot cooked long grain and wild rice mix

Steps:

In a nonstick skillet, brown pork chops in oil for 3-4 minutes. Turn chops; add apple and leek. Cook for 3-4 minutes. Add the apple juice, orange zest, rosemary, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3 minutes. , In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and water until smooth; add to skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 508 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 1282mg sodium, Carbohydrate 74g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges