Zucchini Pork Dinner

Name: Zucchini Pork Dinner
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4-6 servings.
Ingredients: 3/4 pound pork cutlets, cubed; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 can (12 ounces) tomato juice; 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon salt; Pinch cayenne pepper; 3 medium zucchini, halved and cut into 1/2-inch slices; Hot cooked noodles

I work full-time, but I love to cook—so I need to rely on meals that are wholesome and fast. This dish deliciously combines both treats! Plus, I like the fact that it doesn't dirty a pile of pots and pans. —Helen Vail, Glenside, Pennsylvania

Ingredients

3/4 pound pork cutlets, cubed
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (12 ounces) tomato juice
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
Pinch cayenne pepper
3 medium zucchini, halved and cut into 1/2-inch slices
Hot cooked noodles

Directions

In a skillet over medium heat, cook pork in oil until browned, about 5 minutes. Add onion and garlic; cook for 5 minutes or until onion is tender. Add tomato juice and seasonings; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Add the zucchini; cook and stir until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Serve over noodles.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 155 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 33mg cholesterol, 444mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 14g protein.

Originally published as Zucchini Pork Dinner in Country Woman January/February 1997

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gaylene2

Oct 14, 2014

I just used some left over pieces of pork that I had frozen from another dinner. I used two 8 oz cans of tomato sauce instead and then I increased the spices to fit. The only noodles I had were orzo and it tasted great!
claddagh_hands

May 16, 2012

This was great and quick i followed the recipe exactly i would make this again for sure. Bonus my husband and daughter loved it as well.