Pork Piccata

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 359.4
  • Total Fat: 16.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 83.6 mg
  • Sodium: 380.7 mg
  • Total Carbs: 15.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.8 g
  • Protein: 35.5 g

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Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    3 Tbsp white whole wheat flour
    1 tsp salt
    1/2 tsp pepper
    4 boneless pork loin chops
    2 1/2 tsp olive oil
    3/4 cup fat free chicken broth
    1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
    2 tsp corn starch
    2 tsp butter
    1 Tbsp capers, drained
    1/2 tsp minced garlic
    12 oz baby spinach

Directions

In a small bowl, combine flour, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. Sprinkle over both sides of pork chops, shaking off excess.

Heat 2 tsp oil in large nonstick skillet over med-hi heat. Add pork and cook until golden and cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Set aside on a serving plate and cover to keep warm.

In a cup, whisk together broth, lemon juice, cornstarch, 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp pepper until blended. pour into same skillet and whisk to combine with pan dripings. Simmer until slightly thickened, about 1 min. Remove skillet from heat, stir in butter until melted. Stir in capers and spoon over chops. Cover to keep warm.

Heat remaining 1/2 tsp oil in same skillet over med-hi heat. Add garlic, cook stirring about 30 seconds. Add spinach to skillet until wilted and tender. About 2 mins. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 tsp salt, pinch of pepper and serve with pork.

Serving size is 1 pork chop with 3 Tbsp sauce and 1/2 cup spinach.