Pork Chops with Sautéed Apples - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 boneless pork chops, about 1 inch thick (about 2 pounds)
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 large Granny Smith apples, cored and cut into 1/2-inch-thick rounds
- 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
- 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds (from 1/2 small pomegranate)
Instructions
- In a medium skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil until shimmering. Season the pork chops with salt and pepper. Add the chops to the skillet and cook over high heat, turning once, until they are golden, about 7 minutes. Transfer the chops to a plate, cover loosely and keep warm.
- Add the apples to the skillet and cook over high heat, turning once, until softened and golden, about 6 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk the honey and vinegar with the remaining 3 tablespoons of olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Stir in the pomegranate seeds. Transfer the pork and apples to plates, scatter the pomegranate seeds and vinaigrette on top and serve.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Honey, Apples.
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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