Meal Kit

Tortilla-Crusted Pork Chop

with squash and lime crema

Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Spice Level: Medium

Cook Within: 6 days

Contains: Milk

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  • Calorie-Conscious
  • Carb-Conscious

In Your Box (serves 2)

  • 12 oz. Boneless Pork Chops
  • 2 Zucchini
  • 1 Yellow Squash
  • 1 Lime
  • 2 oz. Sour Cream
  • 1 oz. Shredded Cheddar-Jack Cheese
  • ½ oz. Tortilla Strips
  • ¼ oz. Cilantro
  • 1 Tbsp. Taco Seasoning
Contains: FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Blue No. 2, and FD&C Red No. 40
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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    550
  • Carbohydrates
    18g
  • Net Carbs
    13g
  • Fat
    33g
  • Protein
    45g
  • Sodium
    1370mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

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

Customize It Instructions

  • If using sirloin steaks, follow same instructions as pork chops in Step 1. In Step 2, roast vegetables, 14 minutes. Follow same instructions pork chops in Step 3 and 4, roasting until steak reaches minimum internal temperature, 7-9 minutes.

  • If using chicken, follow same instructions as pork chops in Step 1. In Step 2, roast vegetables, 11 minutes. Follow same instructions pork chops in Step 3 and 4, roasting until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 10-12 minutes.

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Trim zucchini and yellow squash ends, halve lengthwise, and cut into 1/2” half-moons.

    Halve lime. Quarter one half and juice remaining half.

    Stem and mince cilantro.

    Coarsely crush tortilla strips.

    In a mixing bowl, combine crushed tortilla strips, cheese, and 1 tsp. olive oil.

    Pat pork chops dry, and season both sides with half the seasoning blend (reserve remaining for vegetables), 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper.

  2. 2

    Roast the Squash

    Place zucchini and yellow squash on prepared baking sheet and toss with 2 tsp. olive oil, remaining seasoning blend, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper.

    Spread into a single layer and roast in hot oven, 15 minutes.

    Remove from oven. Squash will finish cooking in a later step.

    While squash roasts, sear pork chop.

  3. 3

    Sear the Pork Chops

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

    Add pork chops to hot pan and sear until browned, 2-3 minutes per side.

    Remove from burner. Pork chops will finish cooking in a later step.

  4. 4

    Finish the Pork Chops and Squash

    Carefully, move squash on one side of baking sheet. Baking sheet will be hot! Use a utensil. Place pork chops in empty space and top with tortilla strip mixture.

    Roast until pork chops reach a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 6-7 minutes.

  5. 5

    Make Lime Crema and Finish Dish

    In another mixing bowl, combine sour cream, 1 tsp. lime juice, and a pinch of salt.

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, drizzling squash with lime crema and garnishing with cilantro. Squeeze lime wedges over to taste. Bon appétit!

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