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Pecan-Crusted Pork Chop

with cheesy green beans and carrots

Prep & Cook Time: 10-15 min.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Spice Level: Not Spicy

Cook Within: 4 days

Contains: Tree Nuts (Pecans), Milk

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In Your Box (serves 2)

  • 12 oz. Boneless Pork Chops
  • 8 oz. Carrot
  • 8 oz. Green Beans
  • Info
    2 oz. Creme Fraiche
  • Info
    1 oz. Cream Cheese
  • Info
    1 oz. Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • Info
    ½ oz. Pecans
  • Info
    1 Tbsp. Roasted Red Pepper Pesto

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    650
  • Carbohydrates
    22g
  • Net Carbs
    15g
  • Fat
    43g
  • Protein
    45g
  • Sodium
    1040mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
  • 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
  • 1 Microwave-Safe 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

Customize It Instructions

  • If using chicken breasts, pat dry. Cook until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes per side.

  • If using filets mignon or sirloin steaks, pat dry. Cook until steak reaches desired doneness, or 4-6 minutes per side for medium/medium-well. Rest, 3 minutes. Steak thickness can vary; if you receive a thinner steak, we recommend checking for doneness sooner.

  1. 1

    Cook the Pork Chops

    Coarsely crush pecans in shipping bag.

    Pat pork chops dry and season both sides with 1/4 tsp. salt and a pinch of pepper.

    Top one side of pork chops with 1/3 the crème fraîche (reserve remaining for sauce), then crushed pecans, pressing gently to adhere.

    Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil.

    Add pork chops, pecan-side down, to hot pan and cook until golden-brown and pork reaches a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 3-5 minutes per side.

    Pork thickness can vary; if you receive a thinner chop, we recommend checking for doneness sooner.

    Remove from burner. Rest, 3 minutes.

    While pork chops cook, continue recipe.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Peel, trim, and cut carrot into 1/4" slices on an angle. If carrot is larger than 1" in diameter, halve before slicing.

    Trim green beans, if necessary.

  3. 3

    Cook the Vegetables

    Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil. Add carrots, green beans, and 1/4 cup water to hot pan. Cover and cook until water is mostly evaporated and vegetables are tender, 3-5 minutes.

    Uncover and stir often until lightly browned, 2-4 minutes.

    Remove from burner.

    While vegetables cook, continue recipe.

  4. 4

    Make Sauce and Finish Dish

    In a microwave-safe bowl, combine remaining crème fraîche, softened cream cheese, 1/4 cup water, and 1/4 tsp. salt. Cover with a damp paper towel. Microwave covered, 1 minute.

    Carefully remove from microwave. Add shredded cheese and stir to combine.

    Microwave again uncovered until cheese is melted, 30-60 seconds.

    Carefully remove from microwave.

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, slicing pork chop, if desired, and topping with pesto. Garnish vegetables with cheese sauce. Bon appétit!

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