Panfried Pork Chops with Pomegranate and Fennel Salsa

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
6%
Panfried Pork Chops with Pomegranate and Fennel Salsa
40 min.
4
174kcal

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Looking for a gluten-free, dairy-free appetizer or snack that's sure to impress? Look no further than this Panfried Pork Chops with Pomegranate and Fennel Salsa! This delightful dish comes together in just 40 minutes and serves 4, making it perfect for a casual gathering or a more upscale event. Each serving contains only 174 calories, making it a guilt-free indulgence.

The star of this recipe is the unique combination of flavors, featuring the licorice-like taste of fennel, the sweet and tart pop of pomegranate seeds, and the freshness of cilantro. The salsa is the perfect accompaniment to the juicy, pan-fried pork chops, which are seasoned simply with salt and pepper to let the natural flavors shine through.

To make this dish, you'll need a few simple ingredients and just a bit of elbow grease. Start by cooking the fennel in vegetable oil until tender, then mix it with pomegranate seeds, scallions, cilantro, vinegar, honey, and a touch of salt. Season the pork chops and pan-fry them until they're golden brown and cooked through. Let the chops rest for a few minutes, then serve them up with a generous spoonful of the vibrant salsa on top.

Whether you're hosting a dinner party or just looking for a new way to enjoy pork chops, this Panfried Pork Chops with Pomegranate and Fennel Salsa is sure to become a new favorite. So why not give it a try and see for yourself how delicious and easy it can be?

Ingredients

  • lb fennel bulb (sometimes called anise)
  • 0.3 cup cilantro leaves fresh chopped
  • teaspoons honey 
  • cup pomegranate seeds (from 1 large pomegranate)
  • inch pork chops 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  •  spring onion finely chopped
  • teaspoon seasoned rice vinegar 
  • tablespoons vegetable oil 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Halve fennel bulb lengthwise and core it, then cut into 1/4-inch dice. Cook fennel in 2 tablespoons oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring, until tender, about 15 minutes.
  2. Transfer fennel to a bowl and stir in pomegranate seeds, scallions, cilantro, vinegar, honey, and salt.
  3. Pat pork chops dry and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Heat remaining tablespoon oil in skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté chops until deep golden and just cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes on each side.
  5. Transfer chops to plates and let stand, loosely covered, 5 minutes.
  6. Serve chops topped with salsa.

Nutrition Facts

Calories174kcal
Protein5.38%
Fat53.18%
Carbs41.44%

Properties

Glycemic Index
69.57
Glycemic Load
7.78
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
11.615217380469%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.16mg
Epigallocatechin
0.07mg
Epicatechin
0.03mg
Eriodictyol
1.22mg
Kaempferol
0.08mg
Quercetin
1.43mg
Gallocatechin
0.07mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:174.33kcal
8.72%
Fat:11.01g
16.94%
Saturated Fat:1.74g
10.88%
Carbohydrates:19.31g
6.44%
Net Carbohydrates:13.96g
5.08%
Sugar:13.1g
14.55%
Cholesterol:0.85mg
0.28%
Sodium:207.73mg
9.03%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.51g
5.01%
Vitamin K:112.22µg
106.87%
Vitamin C:19.21mg
23.28%
Fiber:5.35g
21.39%
Potassium:594.61mg
16.99%
Manganese:0.28mg
14.16%
Folate:50.73µg
12.68%
Vitamin E:1.8mg
11.98%
Phosphorus:77.22mg
7.72%
Copper:0.15mg
7.45%
Magnesium:26.07mg
6.52%
Calcium:65.12mg
6.51%
Iron:1.08mg
6.01%
Vitamin A:279.3IU
5.59%
Vitamin B3:0.99mg
4.97%
Vitamin B6:0.1mg
4.96%
Vitamin B5:0.44mg
4.39%
Vitamin B2:0.07mg
4.01%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.42%
Zinc:0.43mg
2.84%
Selenium:1.5µg
2.14%
Source:Epicurious