Pork Chops with Golden Purslane and Fresh Tomato Sauce

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Health score
100%
Pork Chops with Golden Purslane and Fresh Tomato Sauce
45 min.
2
1536kcal

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If you're looking for a meal that’s both healthy and bursting with vibrant flavors, this Pork Chops with Golden Purslane and Fresh Tomato Sauce recipe is the perfect choice. Packed with nutrient-rich golden purslane, a superfood known for its high Omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants, this dish offers a delightful blend of tangy, savory, and zesty flavors that will leave your taste buds wanting more. The pork chops are seared to perfection, creating a golden, crispy crust, while the fresh tomato sauce, enhanced with garlic, oregano, and serrano chiles, adds a rich, bold depth of flavor. The addition of lemon zest and juice elevates the entire dish with a refreshing burst of citrus, making every bite a perfect balance of hearty and fresh. With a quick prep time of just 45 minutes and a healthy nutritional profile, this recipe is an ideal choice for a satisfying lunch or dinner. It’s also gluten-free, dairy-free, and full of wholesome ingredients that make it not only delicious but incredibly good for you. Whether you’re a seasoned cook or just starting in the kitchen, this dish is simple enough to prepare yet impressive enough to serve on any occasion. Try it out and enjoy the taste of wholesome goodness with every bite!

Ingredients

  • cups bay leaves divided
  • tablespoons canola oil 
  •  garlic clove minced
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt divided
  • tbsp juice of lemon 
  • tablespoon lemon zest 
  • tablespoon oregano dried
  • 0.3 tsp pepper 
  •  pork chops thick (1 in. )
  •  serrano chiles chopped
  • 1.5 pounds tomatoes red ripe chopped ( 2 large)
  • 0.5  onion white chopped

Equipment

  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large (not nonstick) frying pan over medium-high heat. Season pork chops on both sides with 1/4 tsp. each salt and pepper and brown on both sides, 5 minutes total.
  2. Transfer chops to a plate.
  3. Add onion and chiles to pan, reduce heat to medium, and cook, covered, until onion softens, about 10 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, garlic, and oregano and cook 5 minutes more, covered.
  4. Nestle pork chops into tomatoes and onion and add 1 1/2 cups purslane. Cover and cook 7 minutes, stir in remaining purslane, and cook just until slightly wilted, about 3 minutes more. Stir in lemon zest, juice, remaining 1/4 tsp. salt, and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts

Calories1536kcal
Protein12.8%
Fat25.87%
Carbs61.33%

Properties

Glycemic Index
66
Glycemic Load
4.67
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
75.275217232497%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.73mg
Hesperetin
2.17mg
Naringenin
2.52mg
Luteolin
0.13mg
Isorhamnetin
1.38mg
Kaempferol
0.5mg
Myricetin
0.55mg
Quercetin
8.19mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:1536.34kcal
76.82%
Fat:53.88g
82.89%
Saturated Fat:12.57g
78.55%
Carbohydrates:287.44g
95.81%
Net Carbohydrates:187.83g
68.3%
Sugar:10.9g
12.11%
Cholesterol:89.78mg
29.93%
Sodium:747.75mg
32.51%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:59.96g
119.92%
Manganese:29.68mg
1484.09%
Iron:155.36mg
863.1%
Vitamin A:24864.12IU
497.28%
Fiber:99.61g
398.44%
Vitamin B6:7.58mg
379.07%
Calcium:3066.94mg
306.69%
Vitamin C:226.61mg
274.68%
Folate:705.27µg
176.32%
Magnesium:511.57mg
127.89%
Vitamin B2:1.84mg
108.31%
Zinc:16mg
106.65%
Vitamin B3:20.1mg
100.52%
Potassium:3311.96mg
94.63%
Copper:1.81mg
90.47%
Phosphorus:809.51mg
80.95%
Selenium:55.45µg
79.22%
Vitamin B1:1.09mg
72.53%
Vitamin K:53.38µg
50.83%
Vitamin E:4.98mg
33.21%
Vitamin B5:1.41mg
14.08%
Vitamin B12:0.71µg
11.84%
Vitamin D:0.54µg
3.57%
Source:My Recipes