Dijon Grilled Pork Chops with Tomato-Peach Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 4 (roughly 8-oz.) bone-in pork chops
- 1/4 c. whole-grain Dijon mustard
- 1/4 c. plus 2 tbsp. red wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp. honey
- 8 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 2 large heirloom tomatoes, cut into 1" chunks (about 3 cups)
- 3 peaches, sliced (about 3 cups)
- 1/4 c. basil leaves, torn, plus more for garnish
- kosher salt
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Place pork chops in a shallow glass baking dish. In a small bowl, whisk together mustard, red wine vinegar, honey, and 4 tablespoons olive oil. Pour mixture over pork, turning to coat, and let sit 10 minutes.
- Place tomatoes, peaches, and basil in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together remaining 2 tablespoons vinegar and remaining 4 tablespoons olive oil. Drizzle mixture over tomato-peach mixture and toss. Season with salt and pepper.
- Heat an ovenproof grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove pork chops from marinade and season with salt and pepper. Grill 3 minutes per side, then transfer pan to oven and finish cooking 6 to 8 minutes more or until the internal temperature reads 145 degrees F. Let rest 5 minutes.
- Serve pork chops with tomato-peach salad and garnished with basil.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Honey, Basil.
Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balanced diet. With a glycemic index (GI) of 55 for one tablespoon, honey is considered a moderate GI food. This means it does not spike blood sugar levels as high or as quickly as high-GI foods, making it a better choice for maintaining steady energy levels and supporting overall health. Rich in antioxidants, including phenolic acids and flavonoids, honey offers protective benefi...
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