Orange-Sesame Pork Chops with Teriyaki Whole-Wheat Noodles

Ingredients

• 4 servings pepper black freshly ground
• 1 tablespoon sesame seed black toasted
• 1 cup edamame frozen shelled
• 3 tablespoons orange marmalade 
• 5  pork loin chop boneless thick
• 4 servings salt 
• 1 bunch scallions thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil 
• 6 tablespoons teriyaki sauce 
• 5 tablespoons vegetable light
• 1 pound whole-grain spaghetti whole-wheat

Equipment

• frying pan
• pot
• aluminum foil

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for pasta, and cook pasta to al dente.
2. While pasta cooks, heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chops with salt and pepper and cook 6 minutes on the first side, 4 to 5 on the second.
3. Remove chops to a plate and reserve, cover with foil.
4. Add 3 tablespoons orange marmalade, a couple tablespoons teriyaki sauce and a 1/4 cup of water to the pan, bring the sauce to a bubble and combine 1 minute, stir in sesame oil remove from heat.
5. While the chop cooks, heat a second skillet with 3 tablespoons oil over medium high heat. Stir-fry the scallions and edamame a couple of minutes.
6. Drain pasta and toss with scallions and edamame and remaining teriyaki sauce, about 1/4 cup.
7. Sprinkle noodles with sesame seeds, if desired.
8. Slice pork or leave chop whole and top with orange-sesame glaze.
9. Serve teriyaki noodles alongside.