**Spinach Pork Chops with Lemon Gravy: A Flavorful and Easy Weeknight Meal**
Craving a delectable and fuss-free dinner option? Look no further than spinach pork chops with lemon gravy! This classic dish combines juicy pork chops with a vibrant spinach filling and a tangy lemon gravy, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. With its minimal preparation and cooking time, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or when you're short on time. Dive into the world of flavors and textures as you indulge in this culinary delight.
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SAUTEED PORK CHOPS WITH GARLIC SPINACH
My family enjoys cooking easy and delicious meals. This pork chop recipe is also inexpensive, which makes cooking easier for everyone. Keep an eye on the spinach-it cooks fast! -Joe Valerio, Whitinsville, Massachusetts
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Sprinkle pork chops with salt and pepper; add to skillet. Saute until a thermometer reads 145°, about 5 minutes per side. Remove to a serving platter; squeeze juice from lemon over chops. Tent with foil; let stand at least 5 minutes before serving., For garlic spinach, heat oil over medium-high heat in same skillet. Add garlic; cook until it just begins to brown, about 45 seconds. Add spinach; cook and stir just until wilted, 2-3 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Remove from heat; add lemon juice. Transfer to serving platter. Remove foil from pork; serve spinach with chops.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 310 calories, Fat 17g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 607mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 36g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CREAMY SPINACH MUSHROOM PORK CHOPS
These spinach mushroom pork chops have a creamy garlic sauce that comes together quickly and makes an excellent weeknight dinner.
Provided by Natasha Bull
Categories Main Course
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Take the pork chops out of the fridge 15-30 minutes before starting the recipe if possible. Season the pork generously with salt & pepper on both sides.
- In a deep skillet, add the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of the butter over medium-high heat. Let the pan heat up for a few minutes, and once it's hot, cook the pork chops for 3-5 minutes/side or until golden (3 minutes for thinner chops and 5 minutes for pork chops that are up to 1" thick). Once the pork chops are done searing, transfer them to a plate.
- Add the remaining butter and the mushrooms, garlic, and Italian seasoning to the skillet. Cook the mushrooms for about 5-6 minutes or until they've released their water and the water has just about cooked off.
- Sprinkle the flour in and cook for about a minute, stirring nearly constantly.
- Add in the chicken broth and lemon juice. Stir it well so the flour dissolves and let it cook for 1-2 minutes or until the liquid is reduced by half.
- Stir in the cream.
- Add the pork back into the skillet and cook for another 3-5 minutes or until the sauce has thickened up a bit (let the sauce bubble a bit but not furiously boil) and the pork chops are fully cooked through (145F minimum). Keep in mind the pork's temperature will continue to rise once you stop cooking it.
- Add in the spinach (I just lift the pork chops up with tongs and tuck it under them). Take the pan off the heat and let the spinach wilt for a minute or two. Season the sauce with extra salt & pepper if needed, then serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 469 kcal, Carbohydrate 6 g, Protein 32 g, Fat 35 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, Cholesterol 166 mg, Sodium 254 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving
LEMON PORK WITH MUSHROOMS
This is my family's favorite healthy dish, but you'd never guess it's good for you. A little squeeze of lemon gives these crispy, seasoned chops a bright boost. -Christine Datian, Las Vegas, Nevada
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place egg and bread crumbs in separate shallow bowls. Sprinkle pork chops with salt and pepper; dip in egg, then coat with crumbs, pressing to adhere., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. In batches, cook pork until golden brown, 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from pan; keep warm., Wipe pan clean. In skillet, heat butter over medium heat; saute mushrooms until tender, 2-3 minutes. Stir in garlic, lemon zest and lemon juice; cook and stir 1 minute. Serve over pork. If desired, serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 331 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 109mg cholesterol, Sodium 601mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SMOTHERED SPINACH PORK CHOPS
Steps:
- 1. Heat the oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle salt and pepper all over the pork chops and add to the pan. Cook, turning once, until browned, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
- 2. Add the onion, mushrooms, and a pinch each of salt and pepper to the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 6 minutes. Add the flour and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Continue stirring while adding the broth in a slow, steady stream. Bring to a boil, then simmer, scraping the browned bits from the pan until the consistency of gravy, about 5 minutes. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce.
- 3. Return the pork chops to the pan and simmer until the pork is not longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes. Transfer the pork to serving dishes. Stir the spinach into the sauce until just wilted, about 1 minute. Nestle the pork into the sauce and serve.
LIGHTER FRIED PORK CHOP
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 16m
Yield 1 serving
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Put the flour in a shallow dish. Season the pork chop with salt and pepper. Dredge in the flour and add to the skillet. Cook until golden, about 5 minutes, then flip and cook to desired doneness, about 3 minutes more. Give the lemon half a good squeeze over the chop.
- Next, add the cannellini beans and spinach to a medium skillet set over medium-high heat. Season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the beans are warmed through and the spinach is just wilted, 3 to 4 minutes. Give the beans and spinach a good squeeze of the lemon half.
- Serve the beans and spinach alongside the pork chop with the lemon wedges for squeezing over.
PARMESAN PORK CHOPS WITH SPINACH SALAD
My pork chops needed a change, and I stumbled across this pan-fry method. With a few small changes, we transformed them into a yummy spinach salad. -Laurel Dalzell, Manteca, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, oil, lemon juice, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper; toss to combine. , In a shallow bowl, whisk egg whites, mustard, oregano and the remaining salt and pepper until blended. In another shallow bowl, mix bread crumbs with cheese. Dip pork chops in egg white mixture, then coat with bread crumb mixture., Place a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat. Add pork chops; cook 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown and pork is tender., Add spinach to tomato mixture; toss to combine. Serve with pork chops.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 223 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 444mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
PORK CHOPS WITH DELICIOUS GRAVY
Pork Chops with a delicious, light gravy. Great to eat with mashed potatoes too!
Provided by ANFMUSICGRL
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pork Chop Recipes Braised
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the pork chops with seasoned salt and seasoned pepper, then dredge in 3 tablespoons of flour. Shake off any excess flour, and place the chops in the skillet. Cook for a few minutes on each side, until browned.
- In a small bowl, stir together the sour cream, milk, 1 tablespoon of flour, lemon juice, and honey. Season with a tiny bit of seasoning salt if desired. Pour the sauce over the chops, and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, until pork is cooked through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 204.6 calories, Carbohydrate 11.8 g, Cholesterol 51.9 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 15.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 113.2 mg, Sugar 5.1 g
Tips:
- Choose high-quality pork chops: Look for chops that are thick (at least 1 inch) and have a good amount of marbling. This will ensure that they stay juicy and flavorful during cooking.
- Use fresh spinach: Fresh spinach has a more vibrant flavor and texture than frozen spinach. If you can't find fresh spinach, you can also use frozen spinach that has been thawed and squeezed dry.
- Don't overcook the pork chops: Pork chops are best cooked to an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit. Overcooking will make them dry and tough.
- Make sure the sauce is thickened properly: The sauce should be thick enough to coat the pork chops and vegetables, but not so thick that it's difficult to pour. If the sauce is too thin, you can add a cornstarch slurry (equal parts cornstarch and water) to thicken it.
- Serve immediately: Spinach pork chops with lemon gravy are best served immediately after cooking. The sauce will thicken as it cools, so if you need to make the dish ahead of time, be sure to reheat it gently before serving.
Conclusion:
Spinach pork chops with lemon gravy is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The pork chops are juicy and flavorful, the spinach is tender and flavorful and the lemon gravy is tangy and bright. This dish is sure to please the whole family.
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