Pork Chops with Sautéed Apples and Brussels Sprouts - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Brussels sprouts, halved
- 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
- 5/8 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided
- Cooking spray
- 4 (4-ounce) boneless center-cut loin pork chops
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 12 ounces sliced Honeycrisp apple (1 large apple)
- 1/3 cup unsalted chicken stock
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Instructions
- Preheat broiler to high. Set the oven rack on the middle shelf.
- Combine sprouts, 1 tablespoon oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a bowl; toss to coat. Arrange sprouts in a single layer on a jelly-roll pan coated with cooking spray. Broil 12 minutes, stirring every 3 minutes.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil; swirl to coat. Sprinkle pork with 1/4 teaspoon salt and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper; add to pan. Cook 3 minutes. Turn; cook 2 minutes or until done. Transfer pork to a plate.
- Add 1 tablespoon butter and apple to pan; sauté 2 minutes. Add stock and nutmeg; bring mixture to a boil. Stir in remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt, remaining 1 tablespoon butter, syrup, Dijon mustard, and parsley; cook 1 minute. Divide chops among 4 plates; top evenly with apple mixture. Serve with sprouts.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Honey.
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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