Pork Chops with Chimichurri

Name: Pork Chops with Chimichurri
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 4 boneless pork loin chops (4 ounces each); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil; CHIMICHURRI:; 1 cup packed fresh parsley sprigs; 1/2 cup loosely packed basil leaves; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves; 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves; 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 2 tablespoons water; 2 tablespoons olive oil

Chimichurri is a traditional Argentinian marinade/sauce that is usually paired with steak but this herbacious sauce is a wonderful accompaniment to pork as well.

Ingredients

4 boneless pork loin chops (4 ounces each)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
CHIMICHURRI:
1 cup packed fresh parsley sprigs
1/2 cup loosely packed basil leaves
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

Sprinkle chops with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, cook chops in oil over medium heat for 3-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160°.
Meanwhile, place the herbs, vinegar, garlic and seasonings in a small food processor; cover and pulse until chopped. Add water; cover and process until blended. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Serve with chops.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 261 calories, 17g fat (4g saturated fat), 55mg cholesterol, 414mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 2g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 fat.

Originally published as Pan Seared Pork Chops with Chimichurri in 2012 Healthy Cooking Plus Newsletter