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Mexican Pork Chops

Recipe from www.mealsmatter.org
Serving Size : 4
Categories : casserole ethnic meat

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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16 ounces pork loin chops -- boneless, 4 chops
1 green bell pepper -- chopped
1 onion -- chopped
14 1/2 ounces stewed tomatoes -- canned
2 cups corn kernels -- fresh or thawed frozen
1/2 cup salsa
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

Preheat oven to 350 F

Spray a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Add the pork and brown 2 minutes on each side; transfer to a 3 quart casserole.

Spray the same skillet with more cooking spray. Add the pepper and onion; cook, stirring as needed, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, corn, salsa, oregano and cumin; cook, stirring as needed until heated through, about 2 minutes.

Pour the corn mixture evenly over the pork. Bake, covered, until the pork is tender, about 45 minutes.

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Per Serving: 221 Calories; 5g Fat ; 5g Dietary Fiber

Serving Ideas : Rice is an excellent side dish. Spoon the vegetables over the rice.

NOTES : 3.8 points per serving

I cooked a double recipe in a 13" x 9" baking dish, but it was really full.