Pork chops with bubble 'n' leek cakes

Health score
42%
Pork chops with bubble 'n' leek cakes
45 min.
4
660kcal

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Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our Pork Chops with Bubble 'n' Leek Cakes, a dish that perfectly balances flavor and comfort. This recipe is not only easy to prepare but also promises to impress your family and friends with its rich taste and appealing presentation. In just 45 minutes, you can create a satisfying meal that serves four, making it ideal for a cozy dinner or a special lunch gathering.

The star of this dish is the succulent pork loin chops, brushed with tangy English mustard and fragrant thyme, which are roasted to golden perfection. The accompanying bubble 'n' leek cakes are a creative twist on traditional potato cakes, combining creamy mashed potatoes with soft, sweet leeks, resulting in a crispy exterior and a fluffy interior. Each bite is a harmonious blend of textures and flavors that will leave you craving more.

With a caloric breakdown that includes a good balance of protein, fats, and carbohydrates, this meal is not only delicious but also satisfying. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a kitchen novice, this recipe is straightforward and rewarding. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to savor a dish that brings warmth and joy to your table!

Ingredients

  •  pork loin chops 
  • tbsp mustard english
  • tbsp thyme leaves 
  • kg potatoes diced
  • 50 butter 
  •  leeks sliced
  • tbsp flour plain
  • tbsp unrefined sunflower oil 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 220C/200C fan/gas
  2. Brush pork chops with mustard, press on thyme leaves and cook for 30 mins or until cooked through and golden.
  3. Meanwhile, boil potatoes in a large pan of salted water for 12 mins or until tender. drain, return to the pan and allow to steam for 2 mins, then mash until smooth.
  4. Melt butter in a large frying pan. Cook leeks until soft and melting, about 10 mins. Stir into mash with some seasoning and form into 8 cakes. Put flour onto a plate with some more seasoning then dust each potato cake in it.
  5. Heat oil in a non-stick frying pan and cook cakes on each side for 2 mins until golden and crisp at the edges.
  6. Serve immediately with pork chops.

Nutrition Facts

Calories660kcal
Protein21.85%
Fat42.02%
Carbs36.13%

Properties

Glycemic Index
71.44
Glycemic Load
38.85
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
36.574347755183%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.04mg
Luteolin
0.79mg
Kaempferol
3.78mg
Myricetin
0.15mg
Quercetin
1.81mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:659.74kcal
32.99%
Fat:30.92g
47.56%
Saturated Fat:10.88g
68.01%
Carbohydrates:59.8g
19.93%
Net Carbohydrates:52.65g
19.15%
Sugar:5.07g
5.63%
Cholesterol:116.65mg
38.88%
Sodium:492.1mg
21.4%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:36.16g
72.32%
Vitamin B6:1.88mg
93.78%
Vitamin B1:1.19mg
79.61%
Vitamin C:60.06mg
72.8%
Vitamin B3:14.09mg
70.43%
Selenium:48.44µg
69.2%
Potassium:1694.15mg
48.4%
Phosphorus:481.66mg
48.17%
Manganese:0.79mg
39.71%
Vitamin E:5.42mg
36.14%
Vitamin K:37.59µg
35.8%
Vitamin A:1518.6IU
30.37%
Magnesium:115.73mg
28.93%
Fiber:7.15g
28.6%
Iron:4.68mg
25.99%
Folate:97.61µg
24.4%
Vitamin B2:0.4mg
23.38%
Copper:0.45mg
22.28%
Zinc:2.98mg
19.85%
Vitamin B5:1.86mg
18.61%
Vitamin B12:0.73µg
12.19%
Calcium:89.97mg
9%
Vitamin D:0.54µg
3.57%