Pork Chops Saltimbocca with Sautéed Spinach

Gluten Free
Health score
55%
Pork Chops Saltimbocca with Sautéed Spinach
20 min.
2
636kcal

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Indulge in a culinary delight with our Pork Chops Saltimbocca, an exquisite dish that pairs tender, juicy pork with the rich flavors of Italian Fontina cheese, savory prosciutto, and aromatic sage. This gluten-free recipe not only stands out for its luscious taste, but it is also incredibly quick to prepare, making it a perfect choice for both lunch and dinner. Within just 20 minutes, you can create a restaurant-quality meal right in your own kitchen.

The magic of Saltimbocca lies in its delightful layering of flavors, where each bite marries the robust earthiness of sage with the creamy texture of Fontina, ultimately enhanced by the salty, savory notes of prosciutto. To complement the richness of the pork, we serve it alongside a vibrant sauté of fresh spinach, adding a burst of color and nutrition to your plate. A drizzle of lemon juice and melted butter ties everything together, creating a sauce that you’ll want to savor with every bite.

Not only is this dish delightful in flavor, but it also delivers a hearty, satisfying meal with a caloric count of 636 kcal per serving—making it a sumptuous yet reasonable choice for health-conscious food lovers. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or simply enjoying a homemade meal, Pork Chops Saltimbocca with Sautéed Spinach is sure to impress your guests and tantalize your taste buds!

Ingredients

  • slices fontina italian very thin
  • large garlic clove finely chopped
  • tablespoon juice of lemon fresh
  • tablespoons olive oil divided
  •  pork chops 1-inch-thick ()
  • ounce pancetta thin
  •  sage finely chopped
  • 10 ounces pkt spinach fresh
  • tablespoons butter unsalted cut into pieces

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven
  • pot

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F with rack in middle.
  2. Cut a deep, wide pocket in each pork chop.
  3. Sprinkle half of sage into each pocket and stuff pockets with cheese and prosciutto. Pat chops dry and season with 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper (total).
  4. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch ovenproof heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Cook chops until undersides are golden, about 2 minutes, then turn chops and transfer skillet to oven. Roast until cooked through, about 5 minutes.
  5. While chops cook, heat remaining tablespoon oil in a 5-quart pot over medium heat until it shimmers. Sauté garlic until pale golden, about 30 seconds.
  6. Add spinach and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until wilted, about 3 minutes. Season with salt.
  7. Transfer chops to a platter.
  8. Add butter and lemon juice to hot skillet, stirring and scraping up brown bits, then pour sauce over pork.
  9. Serve pork with spinach.

Nutrition Facts

Calories636kcal
Protein26.26%
Fat69.51%
Carbs4.23%

Properties

Glycemic Index
44.5
Glycemic Load
0.91
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
44.291738904041%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.37mg
Hesperetin
1.09mg
Naringenin
0.1mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
1.07mg
Kaempferol
9.05mg
Myricetin
0.52mg
Quercetin
5.68mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:636.41kcal
31.82%
Fat:49.57g
76.26%
Saturated Fat:19.76g
123.51%
Carbohydrates:6.79g
2.26%
Net Carbohydrates:3.61g
1.31%
Sugar:1.24g
1.38%
Cholesterol:161.72mg
53.91%
Sodium:496.29mg
21.58%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:42.13g
84.26%
Vitamin K:694.8µg
661.72%
Vitamin A:13908.36IU
278.17%
Selenium:53.04µg
75.77%
Vitamin B1:1.05mg
70.33%
Folate:278.64µg
69.66%
Vitamin B6:1.33mg
66.63%
Manganese:1.32mg
65.85%
Vitamin B3:12.37mg
61.83%
Vitamin C:43.2mg
52.37%
Phosphorus:495.86mg
49.59%
Potassium:1354.17mg
38.69%
Magnesium:153.62mg
38.4%
Vitamin E:5.54mg
36.94%
Vitamin B2:0.59mg
34.82%
Calcium:311.35mg
31.13%
Zinc:4.01mg
26.73%
Iron:4.75mg
26.4%
Vitamin B12:1.28µg
21.25%
Copper:0.4mg
20.16%
Vitamin B5:1.3mg
12.99%
Fiber:3.18g
12.7%
Vitamin D:0.97µg
6.47%
Source:Epicurious