ORANGE PORK CHOPS WITH RICE

Orange Pork Chops with Rice image

Number Of Ingredients 12

Previous Next

4 pork chops (3/4-inch thick each)
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 cup long grain rice, brown
1 1/2 cups orange juice, unsweetened
1 onion (small) chopped
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, ground
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
1 apple (large baking) unpeeled, cored, and cut crosswise into 4 slices
1/2 orange zest, grated (zest of 1/2 orange)
1 orange, peeled and cut into bite-size pieces
2 tablespoons parsley, fresh, chopped

Steps:

A delicious almost one-dish meal. Serve with Broccoli Parmesan and Fruit Spiced Carrots.1. Trim excess fat from chops. Brown in oil in large skillet. Remove chops and wipe out any fat.2. Place next 6 ingredients in skillet and bring to boil. Reduce heat and place chops over rice. Cover and cook for 20 minutes over low heat.3. Place an apple slice on top of each chop. Cook 15 minutes longer, until all liquid is absorbed.4. Remove chops and apple. Stir in orange zest, orange pieces, and parsley. Arrange rice mixture and chops topped with apples on a serving dish.Food exchanges per serving: 1½ BREAD, 1 FRUIT, 4 lean MEAT

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves