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Mojito Pork Chops with Smoked Almond Salad
ready in 15 minutes
Prep & Cook Time: 10-15 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Tree Nuts (Almonds), Soy
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Under %{max_calories} caloriesUnder 35g carbs
Chef
David Padilla
Not often we call dinner “sassy,” but the mix of bright mojito flavors, citrus such as lime and orange, and peppery arugula? This meal has serious, and delicious, 'tude.
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 12 oz. Boneless Pork Chops
- 4 oz. Mandarin Oranges in Juice
- 4 oz. Baby Arugula
- 1 Lime
- 1 Shallot
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1 oz. Smoked Almonds
- ½ fl. oz. Honey
- 1 tsp. Mojito Lime Seasoning
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Nutrition (per serving) lPEXG63K
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Calories570
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Carbohydrates27g
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Net Carbs23g
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Fat33g
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Protein40g
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Sodium730mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Mixing Bowl
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
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1 Cook the Pork Chops
Pat pork chops dry and season both sides with seasoning blend and a pinch of salt and pepper.
Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil. Add pork chops to hot pan and cook until browned and chops reach a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 5-7 minutes per side.While pork chops cook, prepare ingredients. -
2 Prepare the Ingredients
Drain mandarin oranges and reserve juice.
Halve and juice lime.Peel and halve shallot. Slice into thin strips. -
3 Make the Dressing
In a mixing bowl, combine reserved mandarin orange juice, 4 tsp. lime juice, 4 tsp. olive oil, honey, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir until honey is dissolved and set aside.
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4 Toss Salad and Finish Dish
Set aside 2 Tbsp. dressing. Add arugula, shallot, mandarin oranges, and almonds to bowl with remaining dressing and gently combine.
Plate dish as pictured on front of card, drizzling pork with reserved dressing. Bon appétit!
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