Meal Kit

Jalapeño Butter Pork Chop

with cilantro lime chayote

Prep & Cook Time: 35-45 min.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Spice Level: Mild

Cook Within: 6 days

Contains: Milk, Wheat

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    Under 35g carbs

In Your Box (serves 2)

  • 2 Chayotes
  • 12 oz. Boneless Pork Chops
  • 1 Lime
  • 1 Shallot
  • Info
    1 oz. Butter
  • Info
    1 oz. Grated Cotija Cheese
  • Info
    ½ oz. Crispy Jalapenos
  • ¼ oz. Cilantro
  • 1 tsp. Fajita Seasoning

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    600
  • Carbohydrates
    23g
  • Net Carbs
    17g
  • Fat
    37g
  • Protein
    44g
  • Sodium
    1150mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Cooking Spray
  • 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
  • 1 Baking Sheet
  • 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
  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Zest and halve lime. Cut one half into wedges and juice the other half.

    Stem and mince cilantro.

    Coarsely chop crispy jalapeños.

    Peel and halve shallot. Slice thinly.

    Trim chayote ends, quarter lengthwise, and scoop seed out. Cut across width into 1/2" slices. Wash hands thoroughly after working with chayote. For some, chayote can cause irritation or numbness in the hands.

    Combine cilantro, lime juice, 1 tsp. olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a mixing bowl. Set aside.

    Pat pork chops dry and season all over with seasoning blend.

  2. 2

    Roast the Chayote

    Place chayote and shallot on prepared baking sheet. Toss with 2 tsp. olive oil, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper.

    Spread into a single layer. Roast in hot oven until vegetables are tender, 16-18 minutes.

    Remove from oven and toss with cilantro-lime mixture. Sheet will be hot! Use a utensil.

    While chayote roasts, cook pork.

  3. 3

    Cook the Pork

    Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil. Add pork chops to hot pan and cook until golden brown and pork reaches a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 5-7 minutes per side.

    Remove from burner. Rest, 3 minutes.

    While pork cooks, make butter.

  4. 4

    Make the Butter

    Combine softened butter, crispy jalapeños, 1 tsp. lime zest, and a pinch of salt and pepper in another mixing bowl. Set aside.

  5. 5

    Finish the Dish

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, garnishing pork chops with butter and chayote with cheese. Squeeze lime wedges over meal to taste. Bon appétit!

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