SPINACH PORK CHOPS WITH LEMON GRAVY

Spinach Pork Chops with Lemon Gravy image

Spinach-stuffed chops with walnuts and lemon gravy make for a surprising twist on a down-home meal. It might feel elegant, but it really couldn't be any easier. Simple & Delicious Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon butter
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
1/4 cup chopped walnuts, divided
3 teaspoons minced garlic
4 boneless pork loin chops (1 inch thick and 6 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

In a large skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Add the spinach, and 2 tablespoons walnuts; cook and stir just until spinach is wilted. Add garlic: cook 1 minute longer. Remove from the heat; set aside., Cut a deep slit in each pork chop, forming a pocket. Stuff 1/4 cup spinach mixture into each chop; secure with toothpicks. Sprinkle with pepper. In the same skillet, cook chops in oil for 4-8 minutes on each side until a thermometer reads 145°. Remove and keep warm. Let meat stand 5 minutes before serving., Stir flour and salt into skillet until blended. Gradually stir in broth and lemon juice, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with pork chops; sprinkle with remaining walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368 calories, Fat 21g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 434mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 37g protein.