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Tangy Mustard Pork Chop
with garlic & herb zucchini
Prep & Cook Time: 15-20 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
- Calorie-Conscious
- Carb-Conscious
- Protein-Packed
- Gluten-Smart
Chef
Laura Alpern
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 2 Zucchini
- 12 oz. Boneless Pork Chops
- 1 oz. Apricot Preserves
- 2 tsp. Minced Garlic and Parsley
- ¼ oz. Fresh Basil
- 1 tsp. Grained Dijon Mustard
- 0.14 oz. Lemon Juice
- ½ tsp. Lemon N Herb Seasoning
- ½ tsp. Poultry Seasoning
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories410
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Carbohydrates19g
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Net Carbs16g
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Fat20g
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Protein40g
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Sodium920mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Pepper
- Butter
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Microwave
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
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If using antibiotic free chicken, pat dry. Cook until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes per side.
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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.
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If using salmon, pat dry. Add salmon, skin-side up first, and cook until salmon reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes per side.
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1 Cook the Pork Chops
Pat pork chops dry. Season both sides with poultry seasoning and 1/4 tsp. salt.
Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil.Add pork to hot pan. Cook until golden-brown and chops reach 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 cooks, continue recipe. -
2 Start Zucchini and Prepare Basil
Trim zucchini ends, halve lengthwise, and cut into 1/4” half-moons.
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.Add zucchini to hot pan. Stir occasionally until slightly browned and tender, 6-8 minutes.While zucchini cooks, stem and coarsely chop basil. -
3 Finish the Zucchini
Add minced garlic and parsley, lemon n herb seasoning, and a pinch of salt and pepper to hot pan. Stir often until combined and garlic is fragrant, 1-2 minutes.
Remove from burner and stir in basil until combined.While zucchini cooks, continue recipe. -
4 Make Sauce and Finish Dish
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine apricot preserves, mustard (to taste), lemon juice, and 1 Tbsp. salted butter.
Microwave uncovered until heated through, 15-20 seconds.Carefully remove from microwave and stir to combine.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping pork chop with sauce. Slice pork chop, if desired. Bon appétit!
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