Spicy tomato salsa perks up pork chops in this simple recipe. This is a one-pot meal that takes only 15 minutes to cook. If you keep these ingredients on hand, you can prepare a quick dinner without having to go to the market. Keep pork and peas in the freezer, fresh pasta in the fridge and salsa on the shelf.
Helpful Hints:
— Any type of green vegetable can be substituted for the peas.
— Dried linguine can be used. Cook the pasta for 5 minutes, add peas and cook 4 more minutes.
Countdown:
— Place water on to a boil for the pasta.
— Prepare ingredients.
— Cook linguine and peas.
— Make pork dish.
Shopping List:
Here are the ingredients you’ll need for tonight’s Dinner in Minutes.
To buy: 3/4 pound thin cut, boneless pork chops (1/4-inch thick), 1/4 pound fresh linguine, 1 package frozen peas, 1 jar chunky salsa, 1 bunch parsley (optional)
Staples: Olive oil, salt, black peppercorns
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SALSA PORK WITH FRESH LINGUINE
3 cups water
1/4 pound fresh linguine
1 cup frozen peas
3 teaspoons olive oil, divided use
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3/4 pound thin cut, boneless pork chops (1/4-inch thick)
3/4 cup chunky salsa
1/2 cup chopped parsley (optional)
Bring water to a boil in a large skillet over high heat. Add pasta and peas. Bring back to a boil for 3 minutes. Drain and remove to a bowl. Toss with 1 teaspoon oil and salt and pepper to taste. Heat remaining 2 teaspoons oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork and brown 2 minutes. Turn pork over and brown 2 minutes. Sprinkle cooked side with salt and pepper to taste. A meat thermometer should read 160 degrees. Divide linguine between 2 plates. Place pork on the plates and spoon salsa on top. Sprinkle parsley over pork if using. Makes 2 servings.
Per serving: 578 calories, 130 calories from fat, 14.5 g total fat, 3.1 g saturated fat, 7.4 g monounsaturated fat, 120 mg cholesterol, 383 mg sodium, 59.5 carbohydrate, 6.8 g dietary fiber, 8.5 g sugars, 50.5 g protein 50.5 g
Exchanges: 3 1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 5 lean mat, 1 fat
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(From "Mix 'n' Match Meals in Minutes for People with Diabetes" by Linda Gassenheimer, published by the American Diabetes Association. Reprinted with permission from The American Diabetes Association. Gassenheimer's latest book is "Delicious One-Pot Dishes," published by the American Diabetes Association. To order either book call 1-800-232-6733 or order online at www.shopdiabetes.org)
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