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Tzatziki Pork Chop
with rice pilaf and lemony green beans
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk
- Calorie-Conscious
- Protein-Packed
Chef
Jimmy Shay
In Your Box (serves 4)
- 24 oz. Boneless Pork Chops
- 16 oz. Cooked White Rice
- 12 oz. Green Beans
- 1 Lemon
- 4 oz. Tzatziki Cup
- 4 tsp. Chicken Broth Concentrate
- 2 tsp. Chimichurri Seasoning
- 1 tsp. Garlic Salt
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories520
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Carbohydrates39g
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Net Carbs35g
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Fat19g
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Protein43g
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Sodium1410mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Pepper
- Butter
- Salt
- Olive Oil
- 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl
- 2 Large Non-Stick Pans
- 1 Microwave
- 1 Zester
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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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Trim green beans, if necessary.
Zest and halve lemon. Cut one half into wedges and juice the other half. -
2 Prepare the Pork
Pat pork chops dry and season both sides with chimichurri seasoning and garlic salt.
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3 Cook the Pork Chops
Place a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.
Add pork chops 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 cooks, continue recipe. -
4 Cook the Green Beans
Place another large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.
Add green beans to hot pan and cook, 1 minute.After 1 minute, add 1/4 cup water, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper. Stir to combine, cover, and cook until tender, 6-8 minutes.If green beans need more time, add 2 Tbsp. water, cover, and stir occasionally, 1-3 minutes.Remove from burner. Stir in 2 tsp. lemon juice, 1 tsp. lemon zest, and 1 Tbsp. softened butter until combined.While green beans cook, continue recipe. -
5 Heat Rice and Finish Dish
Carefully massage rice in bag to break up any clumps.
Combine rice, chicken base, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper in a microwave-safe bowl.Microwave uncovered until heated through, 3-4 minutes.Carefully remove from microwave. Rest, 2 minutes.Fluff rice with a fork.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping pork chop with tzatziki. Squeeze lemon wedges over dish to taste. Bon appétit!
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