How To Make Pork with Cucumber & Apricot Couscous
If you didn’t already know, you can absolutely make casserole with pork as the main ingredient. As a matter of fact, this is perfect for when you want to switch up your meal routine from time to time! You can expect pork to lend just the right amount of meaty flavor that isn’t overpowering to your baked dish. Sounds interesting? If so, you’ll love these pork casserole recipes that you can easily bake at home.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 lb pork chops, boneless
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 English cucumber, sliced
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup dried apricots, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup almonds, slivered
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
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Preheat the grill or stovetop grill pan to medium-high heat.
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Season the pork chops with salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
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Drizzle olive oil over the pork chops and rub the seasoning in.
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Grill the pork chops for 4-5 minutes per side, or until cooked to your desired doneness. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes.
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While the pork is resting, cook the couscous according to package instructions, using chicken broth instead of water.
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Once cooked, fluff the couscous with a fork and stir in the sliced cucumbers, chopped dried apricots, chopped parsley, slivered almonds, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Serve the grilled pork chops over a bed of the cucumber and apricot couscous.
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Enjoy!
Nutrition
- Calories : 350kcal
- Total Fat : 12g
- Saturated Fat : 2g
- Cholesterol : 80mg
- Sodium : 600mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 28g
- Dietary Fiber : 4g
- Sugar : 4g
- Protein : 30g
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