Pork, Squash and Apple Dinner

Dairy Free
Health score
13%
Pork, Squash and Apple Dinner
75 min.
6
395kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary experience with our Pork, Squash, and Apple Dinner! This dish is a perfect harmony of flavors, combining the savory richness of pork loin chops with the natural sweetness of acorn squash and red cooking apples. Not only is it a feast for the taste buds, but it also caters to those seeking a dairy-free option, making it suitable for various dietary preferences.

Imagine the aroma wafting through your kitchen as you prepare this comforting meal, ideal for lunch or dinner. With a preparation time of just 75 minutes, you can easily whip up a satisfying dish that serves six people, making it perfect for family gatherings or a cozy dinner with friends. Each serving is packed with approximately 395 calories, allowing you to indulge without the guilt.

The combination of spices, including ground cinnamon and seasoned salt, elevates the dish, while the crunchy texture of crushed saltine crackers adds a delightful contrast to the tender pork. As the pork bakes alongside the squash and apples, the flavors meld beautifully, creating a mouthwatering main course that will leave everyone asking for seconds. Get ready to impress your loved ones with this wholesome and delicious meal that celebrates the best of seasonal ingredients!

Ingredients

  • small acorn squash 
  • large apples red unpeeled
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar packed
  • tablespoons butter firm
  •  eggs 
  • teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper 
  • 1.5 lb pork loin boneless
  •  saltines crushed
  • teaspoon lawry's seasoned salt 
  • tablespoons water 
  • 0.8 cup baking mix bisquick heart smart®

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • glass baking pan

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. In small bowl, mix brown sugar, margarine and cinnamon until crumbly; set aside. Slice squash into 1/2-inch rings.
  2. Cut rings in half; remove seeds.
  3. Cut apple into chunks.
  4. In shallow dish, stir together Bisquick® mix, seasoned salt, pepper and cracker crumbs. In another shallow dish, mix egg and water. Dip pork into egg mixture, then coat with Bisquick mixture.
  5. Spray 12-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Cook pork in skillet 6 to 8 minutes, turning once, until coating is brown.
  6. Place pork in ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish. Arrange squash and apples around pork.
  7. Sprinkle with brown sugar mixture.
  8. Bake uncovered 40 to 45 minutes or until squash is tender and pork is no longer pink in center.

Nutrition Facts

Calories395kcal
Protein28.9%
Fat26.96%
Carbs44.14%

Properties

Glycemic Index
11.5
Glycemic Load
1.37
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
18.637391183687%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.58mg
Peonidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.48mg
Epigallocatechin
0.1mg
Epicatechin
2.8mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.07mg
Luteolin
0.04mg
Kaempferol
0.05mg
Quercetin
1.49mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:395.49kcal
19.77%
Fat:11.9g
18.31%
Saturated Fat:3.12g
19.51%
Carbohydrates:43.84g
14.61%
Net Carbohydrates:41.23g
14.99%
Sugar:23.49g
26.1%
Cholesterol:99.02mg
33.01%
Sodium:739.27mg
32.14%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:28.7g
57.39%
Selenium:35.85µg
51.21%
Vitamin B6:1.02mg
50.92%
Vitamin B1:0.73mg
48.71%
Vitamin B3:8.05mg
40.27%
Phosphorus:394.11mg
39.41%
Potassium:783.52mg
22.39%
Vitamin B2:0.35mg
20.7%
Zinc:2.38mg
15.86%
Manganese:0.31mg
15.66%
Magnesium:62.19mg
15.55%
Vitamin B5:1.45mg
14.52%
Vitamin B12:0.71µg
11.85%
Iron:2.12mg
11.8%
Vitamin C:9.68mg
11.73%
Folate:41.82µg
10.45%
Fiber:2.61g
10.43%
Vitamin A:492.31IU
9.85%
Copper:0.17mg
8.45%
Calcium:84.13mg
8.41%
Vitamin D:0.6µg
4%
Vitamin E:0.52mg
3.44%
Vitamin K:3.2µg
3.05%