Pork Chops with Fennel and Lemon

Ingredients:

• 4 (6-ounce) bone-in pork chops, about 1/2-inch thick
• 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 large fennel bulb, sliced into 1/2-inch strips
• 1 small onion, thinly sliced
• 1 cup lower-sodium chicken broth
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• salt
• freshly ground black pepper

Makes 4 Servings

1. Season pork chops with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook pork chops until lightly browned, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
2. Add fennel and onion to the same skillet and cook until lightly browned nd softened, about 3 minutes. Add broth and lemon juice, bring to a simmer, cover, and cook until fennel is crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Uncover and simmer until liquid is reduced slightly, about 3 minutes.
3. Add pork back to the skillet and cook until heat through, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve hot.

WW POINTS VALUE: 7 pts

 

Note: This recipe appears in the South Beach Diet Quick & Easy Cookbook. If you need some fast food that has nice flavor and lots of protein, this meal is for you. Pork is the other white meat and it is delicious when it's cooked with the right flavors. If you don't have chicken broth on hand, substitute white wine and the dinner will be just as delicious. You can enjoy fast food that is good for you and leaves you satisfied.