Recipe(tried): Raspberry Pork Chops, Horseradish Mashed Potatoes and Green Beans

Good Morning!

I love going to Publix and getting dinner ideas from their Apron's Simple Meals...they are nutritious, can be made in under 30 minutes and are delicious! This one was a sweet surprise, very tender and tasty! It calls for the pork chops to be grilled but I pan fried them and they came out incredible! The added horseradish in the mashed potatoes add a little zing and are fabulous!

The best part of this low-carb dinner is, it allows for indulgance in a low-fat, no-sugar hot fudge sundae for dessert! Life is sweet....

Enjoy!

BLACKBERRY PORK CHOPS WITH HORSERADISH MASHED POTATOES AND GREEN BEANS
recipe courtesy of Publix Apron's Simple Meals
serves 4

1 1/2 pounds boneless pork loin chops (3/4-inch thick)
2 teaspoons Montreal steak seasoning
olive oil cooking spray
1/4 cup blackberry preserves
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon lemon juice
dash cinnamon
dash curry powder
1 cup fresh blackberries (optional, rinsed)

1. Preheat grill. Sprinkle both sides of pork with steak seasoning. Coat both sides of pork with cooking spray; place on grill (wash hands). Close lid (or cover loosely with foil).

2. Grill 4-5 minutes on each side or until internal temperature reaches 160 F (for medium). Use a meat thermometer to accurately ensure doneness.

3. Combine remaining ingredients (except blackberries) in small saucepan. Bring just to boiling on medium, stirring occasionally, to liquefy preserves. Cover and remove from heat.

4. Ladle sauce over pork chops and garnish with blackberries. Serve.

CALORIES (per 1/4 recipe) 300kcal; FAT 10g; CHOL 95mg;
SODIUM 870mg; CARB 13g; FIBER 0g; PROTEIN 37g;
VIT A 0%; VIT C 0%; CALC 2%; IRON 6%

HORSERADISH MASHED POTATOES

1 (24-ounce) package refrigerated mashed potatoes
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon horseradish

1. Place potatoes in microwave-safe bowl; cover and microwave on HIGH 3 minutes.

2. Stir in remaining ingredients. Microwave 3 more minutes on HIGH or until thoroughly heated. Stir and serve.

CALORIES (per 1/4 recipe) 250kcal; FAT 16g; CHOL 35mg;
SODIUM 660mg; CARB 21g; FIBER 1g; PROTEIN 3g;
VIT A 15%; VIT C 2%; CALC 6%; IRON 2%

GREEN BEANS

1 (12-ounce) bag fresh snipped green beans (rinsed)
1 (14-ounce) can chicken broth
1 tablespoon cooked bacon pieces
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

1. Combine all ingredients in medium saucepan on high; cover and bring to boil.

2. Reduce heat to medium; cook 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until beans are desired tenderness. Serve.

CALORIES (per 1/4 recipe) 40kcal; FAT 1g; CHOL 5mg;
SODIUM 660mg; CARB 7g; FIBER 3g; PROTEIN 3g;
VIT A 10%; VIT C 25%; CALC 4%; IRON 6%