PORK CUTLETS WITH ARUGULA SALAD AND SAUTéED TOMATOES

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WHY IT'S LIGHT A very thin pork cutlet is a healthful main course meat, even after sautéing in olive oil; the secret is to only dredge in flour and skip the more traditional bread-crumb coatings. Fill out the plate with vegetables such as leafy greens and sautéed cherry tomatoes.

Yield serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus wedges for serving
2 tablespoons olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper
4 boneless pork loin chops (5 ounces each), excess fat removed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
4 bunches arugula (about 1 pound total), thick stems trimmed, washed well and dried
Shaved Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine lemon juice and 1 teaspoon oil. Season dressing with salt and pepper.
  • Place pork on a work surface; to butterfly chops, slice each one in half horizontally, stopping before cutting all the way through. Open up like a book. Then, one at a time, place opened chops between two large pieces of plastic wrap. Using a meat mallet or the bottom of a small heavy pan, pound until an even 1/4 inch thickness. On a plate, combine flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Dredge each cutlet in flour mixture to coat completely, then shake off excess.
  • In a medium skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high. Add tomatoes, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Remove tomatoes.
  • In same skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high. Add 2 cutlets; cook until browned, 1 to 2 minutes. Turn over; cook until cooked through, about 30 seconds more. Transfer to a plate; tent with foil to keep warm. Repeat with remaining 2 teaspoons oil and 2 cutlets.
  • Add arugula to bowl with dressing; toss to coat. Divide tomatoes among plates; add 1 cutlet to each. Top pork with arugula and, if desired, Parmesan. Serve with lemon wedges.
  • (Per Serving)
  • Calories: 351
  • Fat: 14.1g (3.7g Saturated Fat)
  • Protein: 26.2g
  • Carbohydrates: 14.3g
  • Fiber: 2.9g

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