Baked Pork Chops
Easy 3 ingredient recipe, no time in prepping only baking! These pork chops are so moist and flavorful, just add some fresh veggies for the sides.
- 4 3 ounce pork chops
- 8 ounces fat-free sour cream
- 3 cups crushed corn flakes
- Coat both sides of pork chops with sour cream.
- Place pork chops in plastic bag with crushed corn flakes and shake to coat completely.
- Arrange pork chops in pan and bake for about 30 minutes depending on thickness of pork chops.
- Serve garnished with sprigs of parsley or rosemary.
Soba Noodle and Snap Pea Salad
Here’s a healthy and delicious meal that can be made in a snap! This recipe makes a simple Asian side dish or easy, hearty meal that can be served hot or cold. Here’s a tip, shallots are preferred in this recipe over onions due to their lighter flavor.
- 8 oz soba noodles
- 2 cups sugar snap peas cut in half
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup shredded cabbage
- 1 small bell pepper diced
- 2 tsp shallots minced
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- Clean your area and wash your hands before you begin.
- Bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add the soba noodles and cook for 4 minutes. In the last 30 seconds of cooking, add the snap peas. Drain and then rinse the noodle and pea mixture in cool water.
- Place the noodles and peas in a large bowl and add the carrots,cabbage, pepper and shallots.
- Whisk together all the ingredients for the the dressing and pour over salad. Refrigerate for at least 20 to 30 minutes.
Recipe adapted from Diabetes Forecast Magazine
Apple Waldorf Salad
Apple Waldorf Salad is packed full of crunch and fiber with ingredients such as apples, celery, raisins, and pecans. Try this simple recipe for Dinner Tonight!
- 2 medium apples
- 1/2 cup celery chopped
- 1 tbsp orange juice
- 1/4 cup low fat vanilla Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup rasins
- 1/4 cup walnuts chopped
- Wash, core, and dice the apples. Place the apples in a large mixing bowl with the orange juice and mix well. Add all other ingredients to the apples and toss gently.
Blackberry Chipotle Chicken
Blackberries aren’t just for desserts! Otherwise, plain chicken is taken to another level with savory blackberry and chipotle flavors. This recipe looks elegant but it actually really easy and fairly quick to make – give it a try this week!
- 1 pound chicken breast boneless, skinless and cut into 4 individual cutlets
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 4 teaspoons olive oil extra virgin
- 1 medium shallot or sweet onion diced
- 2 cups fresh blackberries
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobe sauce (canned), diced
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon mint leaves minced
- Wash your hands and clean your preparation area. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Rinse any fresh fruits and herbs under cool running water to remove debris
- Sprinkle the salt and pepper on the chicken. In a nonstick pan heat up 2 teaspoons of the olive oil over medium-to-medium high heat. Place the chicken in the skillet and let brown for 3-5 minutes. Place chicken, browned side up, on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until internal temperature has reached 165°F.
- While chicken is cooking in the oven, heat a 3-quart saucepan on medium-high heat. Add 2 teaspoons of olive oil and the diced shallots. Sauté for 3-4 minutes or until soft. Add blackberries, chipotle pepper, brown sugar, and balsamic vinegar. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Remove sauce from heat and let cool for 5 minutes. Serve the sauce over the chicken and top with mint leaves.