Smothered Pork Chops with Onion-Gingersnap Gravy - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Smothered Pork Chops with Onion-Gingersnap Gravy is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- Four 6-ounce bone-in pork loin chops, 3/4-inch thick, trimmed
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 Vidalia onions, thinly sliced
- 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 4 reduced-fat gingersnap cookies, coarsely crushed
Instructions
- Sprinkle the chops with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and the pepper. Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chops and cook, turning occasionally, until browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer to the chops to a plate.
- Add the onions and 1/4 cup water to the skillet and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the onions are very tender, 12 to 15 minutes.
- Add the broth, ginger, thyme, lemon juice, gingersnaps and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Return the chops with its juices to the skillet and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, until the sauce bubbles and thickens and the chops are heated through, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Per Serving: 303 Cal; 41 g Protein; 10 g Tot Fat; 3 g Sat Fat; 5 g Mono Fat; 9 g Carb; 1 g Fiber; 3 g Sugar; 60 mg Calcium; 2 mg Iron; 950 mg Sodium; 108 mg Cholesterol
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Smothered Pork Chops with Onion-Gingersnap Gravy recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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