Chimichurri Pork Chops

Mashed Potatoes and Tomato-Walnut Salad
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Wine Recommendation

The Dreaming Tree Crush Red Blend

Ingredients

  • 2 lb boneless pork chops
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • ¼ cup olive oil, divided
  • ½ cup packed fresh parsley leaves
  • 3 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
  • 3 Tbsp white wine vinegar
  • ¼ tsp ground cumin
  • ¼ tsp honey
  • 2 cloves garlic, halved
  • ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

Instructions

  1. Sprinkle pork with salt and pepper. Cook pork in 1 Tbsp hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 4 to 5 minutes per side or until done.
  2. Meanwhile, process parsley, cilantro, 3 Tbsp oil, vinegar, cumin, honey, garlic, and, if desired, cayenne pepper in a food processor or blender until finely chopped. Serve sauce with pork.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 1 (24-oz) pkg refrigerated mashed potatoes
  • 2 (5-oz) pkg spring mix
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts
  • ⅓ cup olive oil vinaigrette

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Heat potatoes according to package directions.
  2. Toss together greens, tomatoes, nuts, and vinaigrette in a large bowl.

Nutritional Information

Main Side Total
Servings 6 6
Calories
248
245
493
Fat (g) 16 17 33
Sat. Fat (g) 3 5 8
Protein (g) 25 6 31
Carb (g) 1 23 24
Fiber (g) 0 4 4
Sodium (mg) 248 540 788

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