Stuffed Pork Chops

Dairy Free
Health score
33%
Stuffed Pork Chops
25 min.
4
472kcal

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Looking for a delicious and dairy-free main course to impress your dinner guests or simply satisfy your cravings? Look no further than these mouth-watering Stuffed Pork Chops! Perfect for lunch or dinner, this recipe combines the savory flavors of tender pork chops with a delightful apple and leek stuffing that will have your taste buds dancing. With a total preparation time of just 25 minutes, this dish is easy to whip up and serves 4 hungry individuals.

Each serving comes in at a reasonable 472 calories, making it a guilt-free indulgence. The hearty stuffing is made from unseasoned bread cubes, McIntosh or Granny Smith apples, leeks, and a blend of dried oregano and rosemary, offering a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors. The pork chops themselves are boneless, about 1-inch thick, and trimmed of fat for a leaner option.

To create this delectable dish, you'll need a few essential pieces of equipment: a bowl, a frying pan, an oven, and a knife. With these tools at your disposal, you'll be able to expertly prepare the stuffing, stuff the pork chops, and cook them to perfection.

Ready to impress your friends and family with a scrumptious, dairy-free main dish that's sure to become a new favorite? Dive into this Stuffed Pork Chops recipe and get ready to enjoy a memorable meal!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup bread reduced-sodium
  • 1.5 cups unseasoned bread cubes (or cut up day-old bread)
  • 0.5 teaspoon rosemary dried
  •  apples i use 2 granny smith apples diced cored
  •  leek white rinsed chopped
  • teaspoons oregano dried
  • 20 ounce pork chops boneless trimmed of fat
  • servings salt and pepper 
  • tablespoons vegetable oil divided

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • knife

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add leek and apple and saute 4 minutes, until tender and golden.
  4. Add oregano, rosemary, and salt and pepper, to taste, and stir to coat.
  5. Transfer mixture to a large bowl and add bread cubes and chicken broth.
  6. Mix well and set aside.
  7. Using a sharp knife, slice pockets into chops by slicing horizontally into the side, and almost through to the other side. Season the outside with salt and pepper. Stuff chops with apple mixture, allowing stuffing to overflow out of pockets.
  8. Heat remaining oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  9. Add pork chops and sear on 1 side until browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip chops and transfer to oven to finish cooking for 8 to 10 minutes, or until cooked through.

Nutrition Facts

Calories472kcal
Protein31.4%
Fat36.79%
Carbs31.81%

Properties

Glycemic Index
64.08
Glycemic Load
16.35
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
28.635217303815%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.71mg
Peonidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.59mg
Epigallocatechin
0.12mg
Epicatechin
3.43mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.09mg
Luteolin
0.05mg
Kaempferol
1.25mg
Myricetin
0.1mg
Quercetin
1.86mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:471.89kcal
23.59%
Fat:19.18g
29.51%
Saturated Fat:4.91g
30.68%
Carbohydrates:37.32g
12.44%
Net Carbohydrates:32.97g
11.99%
Sugar:9.41g
10.45%
Cholesterol:94.97mg
31.66%
Sodium:510.65mg
22.2%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:36.83g
73.67%
Selenium:61.97µg
88.54%
Vitamin B1:1.19mg
79.31%
Vitamin B3:14.42mg
72.08%
Vitamin B6:1.22mg
60.91%
Manganese:0.89mg
44.67%
Vitamin K:43.12µg
41.06%
Phosphorus:407.66mg
40.77%
Vitamin B2:0.42mg
24.72%
Iron:3.89mg
21.63%
Potassium:741.57mg
21.19%
Zinc:2.82mg
18.82%
Folate:75.24µg
18.81%
Magnesium:75.06mg
18.76%
Fiber:4.35g
17.39%
Vitamin A:790.47IU
15.81%
Vitamin B5:1.54mg
15.44%
Vitamin B12:0.75µg
12.52%
Calcium:118.37mg
11.84%
Copper:0.23mg
11.32%
Vitamin E:1.51mg
10.07%
Vitamin C:7.56mg
9.17%
Vitamin D:0.57µg
3.78%