LEMON PORK WITH MUSHROOMS

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This is my family's favorite healthy dish, but you'd never guess it's good for you. A little squeeze of lemon gives these crispy, seasoned chops a bright boost. -Christine Datian, Las Vegas, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
8 thin boneless pork loin chops (2 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Lemon wedges, optional

Steps:

  • Place egg and bread crumbs in separate shallow bowls. Sprinkle pork chops with salt and pepper; dip in egg, then coat with crumbs, pressing to adhere., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. In batches, cook pork until golden brown, 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from pan; keep warm., Wipe pan clean. In skillet, heat butter over medium heat; saute mushrooms until tender, 2-3 minutes. Stir in garlic, lemon zest and lemon juice; cook and stir 1 minute. Serve over pork. If desired, serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 109mg cholesterol, Sodium 601mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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