Dinner: Spice-Rubbed Pork Chops

The rub seals in the juices to keep the pork chops moist and tender.

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Lemon

Health benefits of Spice-Rubbed Pork Chops

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.

Ingredients

1 1/2 tbsps chili powder
2 tsps ground cumin
1 tsp garlic powder
2 tbsps worcestershire sauce
1 wedge yields lemon juice (1/2 tsp)
20 oz pork chops
1 lb green snap beans, steamed
3 tsps unpacked brown sugar

Instructions

1. Pre-heat broiler and coat broiler pan with cooking spray.

2. In a small bowl, combine chili powder, sugar, cumin and garlic powder. Add Worcestershire sauce and stir until paste forms.

3. Rub paste onto both sides of each pork chops (four 1/2" thick chops), place on prepared pan and broil 4 minutes on each side until inside is no longer pink.

4. Serve with string beans drizzled with fresh lemon juice.

5. Note: try the rub on steaks and chicken, too!