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Bruschetta Pork Chops

ready in 15 minutes

Prep & Cook Time: 10-15 min.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Spice Level: Not Spicy

Cook Within: 4 days

Contains: Milk, Wheat

  • Under %{max_calories} calories
    Under 35g carbs
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Bring the brightest of bruschetta, crispy shallot, juicy tomato, and a smattering of herbaceous basil oil, to the noble and delicious pork chop. Excuse us, did we just say pork chop? We meant pork chop smothered in mozzarella. Don't everyone rush to put this in your basket at once; you'll break the Internet!

In Your Box (serves 2)

  • 12 oz. Boneless Pork Chops
  • 5 oz. Baby Spinach
  • 1 Roma Tomato
  • 1 Shallot
  • 1½ oz. Balsamic Vinaigrette
  • Info
    1 oz. Shredded Mozzarella
  • Info
    1 oz. Shaved Parmesan
  • Info
    ½ oz. Crispy Garlic
  • ½ fl. oz. Basil Oil
Contains: Sulfites
Food intolerance information

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    590
  • Carbohydrates
    14g
  • Net Carbs
    11g
  • Fat
    38g
  • Protein
    47g
  • Sodium
    940mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
  • 2 Mixing Bowls

Before You Cook

Cooking Guidelines

To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:

  • Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
  • Seafood 145° F |
  • Chicken 165° F |
  • Ground Beef 160° F |
  • Ground Turkey 165° F |
  • Ground Pork 160° F

Customize It Instructions

  • If using chicken breasts, follow same instructions as pork in Step 1, cooking until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes per side.

  • If using salmon fillets, pat dry and season flesh side with a pinch of salt and pepper. Follow same instructions as pork in Step 1, placing in hot pan skin side up and cooking until salmon reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes per side.

  • If using wild-caught salmon fillets, pat dry and season flesh side with a pinch of salt and pepper. Follow same instructions as pork in Step 1, placing in hot pan skin side up and cooking until salmon reaches minimum internal temperature, 3-5 minutes per side.

  1. 1

    Cook the Pork Chops

    Pat pork chops dry, and season both sides with a pinch of salt and pepper.

    Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil. Place pork chops in hot pan and cook until golden brown and chops reach a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 5-7 minutes per side.

    Top with mozzarella. Remove from burner and cover.

    While pork chops cook, make topping.

  2. 2

    Make the Tomato Topping

    Core tomato and cut into 1/4" dice.

    Peel and halve shallot. Slice thinly.

    In a mixing bowl, combine half the shallot (reserve remaining for salad), tomato, basil oil, and a pinch of pepper and salt, to taste. Set aside.

  3. 3

    Make the Salad

    In another mixing bowl, combine spinach, vinaigrette, and remaining shallot. Top with crispy garlic.

  4. 4

    Finish the Dish

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping pork chop with tomato topping, and garnishing pork chops and salad with Parmesan. Bon appétit!

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