PORK CHOPS WITH HERB PESTO

Pork Chops with Herb Pesto image

You won't believe how much a handful of fresh garden herbs can pump up the flavor of ordinary pork chops. Our taste panel simply raved about these! They'd also be fantastic with garlic mashed potatoes. -Lisa Bynum, Brandon, Mississippi

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

4 bone-in pork loin chops (3/4 inch thick and 7 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon each minced fresh rosemary, sage, thyme, parsley and basil
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced

Steps:

Sprinkle pork with salt and pepper. In a small bowl, combine the water, herbs, oil and garlic; rub over both sides of chops. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour., Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack. Grill chops, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 212mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges