Recipe of the Week

Pork Chops with Nectarine Salsa

Yields: 4 servings

Total Time: 20 mins

This special pork dish has so much flavor and is a snap to prepare. A sweet, fruity salsa perfectly balances the spicy rub that coats the pan-fried chops.

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons chili powder

• 1 teaspoon ground coriander

• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

• 1/2 teaspoon paprika

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

• 4 boneless pork loin chops (4 ounces each and 1/2 inch thick)

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1/4 cup salsa

• 2 tablespoons apricot spreadable fruit

• 2 cups sliced peeled nectarines or peaches

• 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro

• 1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano

Instructions

• In a small bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Rub over both sides of pork chops. In a large nonstick skillet, cook pork chops in oil over medium-high heat until juices run clear, 5-6 minutes on each side. Remove to a serving platter and keep warm.

• In the same skillet, combine salsa and spreadable fruit. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir over medium heat for 1 minute. Stir in nectarines, cilantro and oregano; cook until heated through, 2-3 minutes. Serve with pork.

Nutrition

1 pork chop with 1/2 cup salsa: 246 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 55mg cholesterol, 279mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 2g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 fruit.