Red Beans & Rice
Why I Love This Recipe
This is really good, and could be doubled but you would need a BIG pan. The amount of onion seems excessive, but it cooks down well. Makes alot for 2 people. From Cooking for 2.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving equals 386 calories, 11 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 84 mg cholesterol, 690 mg sodium, 43 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 28 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1-1/2 fruit, 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.
Ingredients You'll Need
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon apple pie spice
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 bone-in pork loin chops (6 ounces each)
2 teaspoons butter
1 medium onion, sliced
1 medium potato, peeled and thinly sliced
1 medium apple, sliced
2 teaspoons cornstarch
3/4 cup unsweetened apple juice
Directions
Combine the salt, pie spice, nutmeg and pepper; sprinkle over both sides of pork chops.
In a large skillet, brown chops in butter on both sides.
Top with onion, potato and apple slices.
In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and apple juice until smooth; pour into skillet.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 14-16 minutes or until meat is no longer pink and potato is tender.
