Pork with Apple and Parsnips

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Health score
100%
Pork with Apple and Parsnips
55 min.
2
554kcal

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Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our Pork with Apple and Parsnips recipe, a dish that perfectly balances savory and sweet flavors. This gluten-free and dairy-free meal is not only incredibly healthy but also a feast for the senses, making it an ideal choice for lunch or dinner. With a health score of 100, you can enjoy every bite without any guilt!

Imagine tender pork loin or rib chops, seared to perfection, and then simmered with earthy parsnips and sweet onions, creating a comforting base. The addition of juicy apple wedges adds a refreshing twist, enhancing the dish's flavor profile and providing a delightful contrast to the savory elements. Each ingredient is carefully selected to ensure a wholesome meal that nourishes your body while tantalizing your taste buds.

This recipe is designed for two servings, making it perfect for a cozy dinner for two or a satisfying lunch. With a total cooking time of just 55 minutes, you can easily whip up this delicious main course even on a busy day. The caloric breakdown reveals a balanced meal, with a healthy dose of protein, moderate fat, and wholesome carbohydrates, ensuring you feel satisfied and energized.

Join us in the kitchen and discover how easy it is to create a dish that is not only good for you but also bursting with flavor. Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • pound pork loin 
  • medium parsnips 
  • medium onion sliced
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth (from 32-ounce carton)
  • teaspoon ground mustard 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground allspice 
  • 0.1 teaspoon pepper 
  • medium apples cut into 1/4-inch wedges
  • tablespoons parsley fresh chopped

Equipment

  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Trim fat from pork. Cook pork in 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat, turning once, until brown; drain.
  2. Place parsnips and onion on pork.
  3. Mix broth, mustard, salt, allspice and pepper; pour over vegetables and pork.
  4. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 30 minutes or until pork chops are slightly pink when cut near bone.
  5. Arrange apple on vegetables. Cover and simmer about 3 minutes or just until apple is tender.
  6. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Calories554kcal
Protein39.5%
Fat17.16%
Carbs43.34%

Properties

Glycemic Index
95
Glycemic Load
20.35
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
47.303912888403%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
1.43mg
Peonidin
0.02mg
Catechin
1.18mg
Epigallocatechin
0.24mg
Epicatechin
6.85mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.01mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.17mg
Apigenin
8.62mg
Luteolin
0.16mg
Isorhamnetin
2.76mg
Kaempferol
0.54mg
Myricetin
0.61mg
Quercetin
17.13mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:554.08kcal
27.7%
Fat:10.66g
16.4%
Saturated Fat:3.04g
18.98%
Carbohydrates:60.57g
20.19%
Net Carbohydrates:45.72g
16.63%
Sugar:23.31g
25.9%
Cholesterol:144.06mg
48.02%
Sodium:648.73mg
28.21%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:55.2g
110.39%
Vitamin K:120.39µg
114.66%
Vitamin B6:2.03mg
101.67%
Selenium:69.62µg
99.45%
Vitamin B1:1.28mg
85.26%
Vitamin B3:15.04mg
75.2%
Manganese:1.5mg
75.13%
Phosphorus:714.76mg
71.48%
Vitamin C:53.27mg
64.57%
Fiber:14.85g
59.4%
Potassium:1942.21mg
55.49%
Folate:176.77µg
44.19%
Zinc:5.73mg
38.22%
Vitamin B2:0.62mg
36.5%
Magnesium:143.29mg
35.82%
Vitamin B5:3.24mg
32.39%
Vitamin E:4.04mg
26.93%
Copper:0.48mg
24.05%
Vitamin B12:1.17µg
19.47%
Iron:3.23mg
17.97%
Calcium:126.07mg
12.61%
Vitamin A:390.72IU
7.81%
Vitamin D:0.91µg
6.05%