Recipe:

Pork Chops with Maple Apple Acorn Squash

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Serves 4

Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available in the Whole Foods Market Family of Brands.

Ingredients

2 medium acorn squash
2 cups chopped tart apple (about 2 medium)
3 tablespoons butter, melted*
1/4 cup maple syrup*
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil*
6 (about 1 pound) thin-sliced boneless pork chops, seasoned with salt and pepper
1 yellow onion, peeled and cut into thin slices
1 tablespoon chopped thyme

Method

Cut squash in half lengthwise and remove pulp. Place cut side down in a shallow baking pan. Bake at 350°F for 35 minutes. Alternatively, microwave squash halves until fork tender. Combine apple, butter, maple syrup and cinnamon; fill squash with mixture. Continue baking 25 minutes or until acorn squash is tender. When the squash is almost done, heat oil in a large skillet and brown chops about 3 minutes per side until cooked through. Remove and keep warm, add onion and thyme to the pan and sauté 8 to 10 minutes until soft and golden brown. Serve over pork chops alongside stuffed squash.

Nutrition

Per serving (about 16oz/461g-wt.): 570 calories (240 from fat), 27g total fat, 9g saturated fat, 37g protein, 48g total carbohydrate (6g dietary fiber, 24g sugar), 130mg cholesterol, 85mg sodium

Tags: Family Friendly, Budget, American, Wheat Free, Low Sodium, Gluten Free

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