GREEK PORK CHOPS WITH ZUCCHINI AND FETA

Greek Pork Chops with Zucchini and Feta image

Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network

Categories main-dish

Time 30m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

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1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 1/2- to 3/4-inch-thick lean bone-in pork rib chops
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick pieces
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley (basil, mint, or oregano is great, too)
1 medium tomato, finely chopped
1 teaspoon olive oil
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1/4 cup finely crumbled feta cheese (about 2 ounces)

Steps:

To season and cook the pork chops: Stir together the oregano, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Set the pork chops on a cutting board and season both sides of each chop with the spice blend.
Heat a large skillet over high heat for 1 minute. Add the canola oil, and once it shimmers, add the chops. Reduce the heat to medium-high and cook, without moving the chops, until they are nicely browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip the chops and cook on the other side until browned and the centers resist light pressure, 2 to 3 minutes more. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
To cook the zucchini: Add the zucchini to the skillet with the salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the zucchini softens, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the herbs, then transfer the zucchini to a medium bowl. Stir in the tomato, olive oil, and lemon juice, then sprinkle with the feta cheese.
Divide the zucchini among 4 plates and serve with the pork chops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 28 grams, Sugar 3 grams