PORK CHOPS WITH HERB PESTO FOR TWO

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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 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 211mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges