Seared Pork Chops With Fresh Basil And Sun-Dried Tomatoes Recipe

4 lean center-cut pork chops, (1-1/4 to 1-1/2 lbs)
2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup tomato juice
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper sauce, (ie: tabasco)
1/2 cup water
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Trim and discard excess fat from chops.

In a large frying pan, Sear the chops. When the chops are browned on the
outside, add the juice, water, hot sauce, salt, and pepper. Cover tightly
and simmer 15 minutes. Add the sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another 10
minutes. Add 1 tbsp of fresh basil, and continue to cook for 8 minutes. Add
remaining basil and cook for 3 more minutes.

To serve, arrange the pork on a plate, and spoon some of the tomatoes and
basil over it.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION per serving: 234 calories; 3g carbohydrates; 23g
protein; 13g fat; 187mg sodium; 81mg cholesterol

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 Medium-Fat; 1 Vegetable

Source: Margie Schiff

MC Fortmatted and MC Busted by Barb at PK <abprice@wf.net>

Posted to RecipeLu List by "abprice@wf.net" <abprice@wf.net> on Mar 13,
1998.





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Contributor: Diabetic Gourmet Web Page http://gourmetconnection.com/

Preparation Time: 0:25

Serves: 4

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