Lemon-Spiced Pork Chops
with Cherry Tomatoes, Feta & Orzo
Cooking time
20 minutes
Servings
4
Calories
750 /serving
This 20-minute meal takes its cue from the Mediterranean region, which also just so happens to make us wistfully think of warmer weather and all the delicious things that come with it. Kids will love buttery orzo with pesto, boneless chops and a bright cherry tomato, feta and shallot salad.
We will send you:
- 4 Pork chops
- 1 Shallot (or onion)
- 280g Cherry tomatoes
- 60ml Basil pesto
- 2 Garlic cloves
- 15ml Red wine vinegar
- 280g Orzo
- 60g Feta
- 15g Finger-Licking spices (dried vegetables, salt, spices, mustard, sugar, lemon oil, paprika, black pepper, garlic, onion, lemon peel, dill, coriander, rosemary, marjoram, parsley, lemon flavour, chili, bay leaf, oregano)
Contains: Cashews • Milk • Mustard • Sulphites • Wheat
You will need:
Large pan
Medium pot
Oil
Salt & pepper (S&P)
2 tbsp Butter
Total Fat
36 g
Saturated Fat
11 g
Sodium
610 mg
Total Carb
61 g
Sugars
5 g
Protein
47 g
Fibre
4 g
Preparation
Mise en place
- Halve, peel and mince the shallot.
- Mince the garlic.
Cook the orzo
- In a medium pot, heat a generous drizzle of oil on medium.
- Add the orzo, ¾ of the shallot and ¾ of the garlic. Sauté, 1 to 2 min., until fragrant.
- Add 2 ½ cups water and S&P; bring to a boil.
- Reduce to a simmer, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, 12 to 14 min., until the orzo is al dente.
- Add the pesto and 2 tbsp butter. If the orzo seems dry, gradually add ¼ cup water until you achieve your desired consistency.
Cook the pork
- Meanwhile, pat the pork dry; season with the spices and S&P.
- In a large pan, heat a drizzle of oil on medium.
- Add the pork* and cook, 3 to 5 min. per side, until cooked through.
- Transfer to a cutting board and let rest before slicing.
Make the tomato salad
- Meanwhile, halve the tomatoes.
- In a medium bowl, combine the tomatoes, cheese, vinegar, remaining garlic and shallot, 3 tbsp oil and S&P.
Plate your dish
- Divide the orzo between your plates.
- Top with the pork and tomato salad. Bon appétit!
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*Health Canada recommends cooking pork to a minimum internal temperature of 71°C.
