Pesto Stuffed Pork Chops

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 45 mins

Total: 1hr

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Pesto Stuffed Pork Chops

Ingredients

3 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese

2 tablespoons chilled basil pesto

1 tablespoon toasted pine nuts

4 bone-in pork loin chops

1 1/4-inch thick

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon minced garlic

½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

¼ teaspoon ground thyme

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Grilled Pork Chops with Balsamic Caramelized Pears

Main Dish

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Mix feta cheese basil pesto and pine nuts in a bowl. Use the tip of a sharp boning or paring knife to cut a 3-inch slit in the side of each pork chop 2 inches deep and 1/4-inch away from the bone to make a pocket for stuffing. Stuff pork chops with pesto filling and secure with toothpicks.

Step 3

Mix black pepper oregano garlic red pepper flakes and thyme in a small bowl; rub both sides of each chop with the spice mix. Place chops into a shallow baking dish.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until chops are browned and stuffing is hot about 40 minutes. An instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the center of the stuffing should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Brush chops with balsamic vinegar and bake until vinegar forms a glaze another 5 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Pesto Stuffed Pork Chops

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 334.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 29.4g 59%

Carbohydrates: 3.3g 1%

Dietary Fiber: 0.7g 3%

Sugars: 1.5g

Fat: 22.2g 34%

Saturated Fat: 8.1g 40%

Cholesterol: 93.7mg 31%

Vitamin A Iu: 235.4IU 5%

Niacin Equivalents: 10.4mg 80%

Vitamin B6: 0.6mg 38%

Vitamin C: 2.3mg 4%

Folate: 11.8mcg 3%

Calcium: 121.2mg 12%

Iron: 2mg 11%

Magnesium: 41.7mg 15%

Potassium: 445.1mg 13%

Sodium: 208.3mg 8%

Thiamin: 1mg 97%

Calories From Fat: 199.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.