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Recipe tags: Microwave, One dish meal, Pork

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Meats and seafood

California Pork Chops 

Recipe submitted by DaVita renal dietitian Carol from California. 

Portions: 4  

Serving size:  1 pork chop, 1/2 stuffed pepper 

Ingredients

• four 1” thick boneless pork chops (4 ounces each)
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 large green bell peppers, halved crosswise, stems and seeds removed
• 2 cups cooked rice
• 1/2 cup chives or scallions, sliced
• 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted
• 1/8 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, crumbled
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• lime wedges for garnish

Preparation

1. Brush pork chops with lime juice, sprinkle with cilantro.
2. Arrange flat in a microwave-safe dish.
3. Mix rice, chives, oregano, pepper, cumin and butter together.
4. Fill each pepper half with rice mixture and place in dish with pork chops.
5. Cover dish with vented plastic wrap and microwave on high for 8 to 10 minutes. Rotate the dish a quarter turn twice, until chops are slightly pink in center when tested with a sharp knife.
6. Remove from microwave and let stand covered for 5 minutes, until pork is no longer pink. Garnish with lime wedges and serve right away.

Nutrients per serving

• Calories:  265
• Protein: 34 g
• Carbohydrates: 24 g
• Fat: 15 g
• Cholesterol:  89 mg
• Sodium:  70 mg
• Potassium:  564 mg
• Phosphorus: 240 mg
• Calcium:  22 mg
• Fiber:  1.0 g

Renal and Renal Diabetic Food Choices

• 4 meat
• 1-1/2 starch
• 1 vegetable, medium potassium

Carbohydrate Choices

• 1-1/2

Helpful Hints

• Refrigerate or freeze extra servings for a quick meal later.

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