Meal Kit
Chimichurri Pork Chops
With Gaucho-Style Vegetable Sauté
Prep & Cook Time: 25-35 min.
Spice Level: Mild
Cook Within: 6 days
Contains: Milk
- Calorie-Conscious
- Carb-Conscious
Chef
Justin Paruszkiewicz
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 4 Boneless Pork Chops
- 8 oz. Asparagus
- 1 Yellow Bell Pepper
- 4 oz. Cherry Tomatoes
- 1 fl. oz. Red Wine Vinegar
- 1 oz. Shaved Parmesan
- 5 Cilantro Sprigs
- 4 Parsley Sprigs
- 2 Garlic Clove
- ¼ tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories410
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Carbohydrates17g
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Net Carbs10g
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Fat17g
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Protein47g
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Sodium340mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Medium Pot
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
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Thoroughly rinse produce and pat dry. Sliver garlic. Remove white bottoms and cut asparagus into 1" pieces at an angle (called a “bias” cut). Halve cherry tomatoes. Remove membrane (spiny white innards) and seeds of yellow bell pepper and slice into ½" strips. Rinse the pork chops and pat dry.
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2 Blanch the Asparagus
Bring a medium pot of 4 cups of water and 1 tsp. salt to a boil. Add asparagus pieces and reduce to a simmer. Cook for 4-5 minutes, or until asparagus becomes bright green and fork tender. Drain water and remove asparagus.
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3 Prepare the Chimichurri
Place the parsley, cilantro, garlic, red pepper flakes, and red wine vinegar in a blender. Blend on low, adding a slow drizzle of olive oil until the herbs form a rich, pourable puree. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper and set aside at room temperature until ready to serve.
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4 Make the Vegetable Saute
In a medium pan over medium-high heat, warm 2 tsp. olive oil. Add the bell pepper and sauté for 1-2 minutes. Add the asparagus and sauté for another 1-2 minutes. Lastly, add the tomatoes and sauté for a final 2 minutes, until sauté is slightly caramelized and browned. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Remove from pan and keep warm until ready to serve.
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5 Cook the Pork Chops
In the same pan used to sauté the vegetables, warm 2 tsp. olive oil over medium-high heat. Season both sides of the pork chops with a pinch of salt and pepper, and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side, until browned and slightly caramelized or internal temperature has reached 145 degrees. Remove from pan and set aside keep warm until ready to serve.
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6 Plate the Dish
Place a serving of vegetable sauté on the plate. Place a pork chop atop the vegetables. Spoon chimichurri over the pork chops. Garnish with shaved Parmesan and a crack of black pepper, if desired.
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