Tuscan-Style Garlic-Herb Pork Chops

Name: Tuscan-Style Garlic-Herb Pork Chops
Total time: 20 min
Yield: Serves 4 (serving size: 1 pork chop, 1 tablespoon dressing, and about 3/4 cup beans)
Ingredients: 4 teaspoons olive oil, divided; ¼ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 2 tablespoons thinly sliced sage leaves; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 1 teaspoon finely chopped rosemary; 3 garlic cloves, minced and divided; 4 (6-ounce) bone-in center-cut loin pork chops; ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided; ¼ teaspoon salt; Cooking spray; 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 (15-ounce) cans unsalted cannellini beans or other white beans, rinsed and drained; 1 packed cup baby spinach leaves, thinly sliced; ½ cup thinly sliced green onions; 12 green olives, pitted and finely chopped (2 ounces)

5 Ratings
4 Reviews

These grilled chops rest in and absorb an herb vinaigrette for a few minutes while you mix what might be the easiest side dish ever--a toss of white beans, briny green olives, and fresh spinach that matches up beautifully with the juicy pork chops.

By Judy Allen

Recipe by Cooking Light October 2014

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Credit: Hector Sanchez; Styling: Lindsey Lower

Recipe Summary

hands-on:

8 mins

total:

20 mins

Yield:

Serves 4 (serving size: 1 pork chop, 1 tablespoon dressing, and about 3/4 cup beans)

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1
Preheat a grill or grill pan to high heat.

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Step 2
Combine 2 teaspoons oil, 2 tablespoons parsley, sage, vinegar, rosemary, and half of garlic on a large plate or serving platter; set aside.
Step 3
Sprinkle pork chops with 1/4 teaspoon pepper and salt. Place pork on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 5 minutes. Turn pork chops over; grill 3 minutes or until done. Transfer chops to serving platter; turn to coat in herb mixture.
Step 4
Combine lemon rind, juice, remaining 2 teaspoons oil, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl; stir with a whisk. Add beans, remaining garlic, spinach, green onions, and olives; stir to combine. Serve with pork chops. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons parsley to garnish.

Chef's Notes

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

328 calories; fat 14.8g; saturated fat 2.5g; mono fat 7.8g; poly fat 2g; protein 29g; carbohydrates 20g; fiber 5g; cholesterol 71mg; iron 3mg; sodium 570mg; calcium 89mg.

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daneanp

10/25/2017

I grilled the chops on our Traeger and halved the recipe for just hubby and I. We really enjoyed this. Served with steamed zucchini. Will make again - so quick and easy but tastes very gourmet.

LuBakes

01/28/2015

I made this as written and it was good. My husband really liked it, especially the beans.

hartin

10/09/2014

I made this with thick boneless loin chops, and it was great. The beans were a big hit, even with non-spinach eaters (teens). Solid, good recipe. I'll make it again!

liafinney

10/03/2014

Nice change of pace for a quick weeknight dinner. Only used 2 chops and one can of beans as there is just the two of us, but kept the salad and herb mix in given proportion. Would likely be very good with chicken as well, esp bone-in breasts or thighs, as long as they are done on the grill.

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