Pork Chops with Maple Apple Acorn Squash

Serves 4
Time 1 hr 30 min

Reminiscent of the classic pork chops and apple sauce, this sweet and savory dish is sure to warm you on a cool fall night. Substitute a mild oil for the butter to make this recipe dairy-free.

Special Diets:

Gluten FreeGluten Free
Low SodiumLow Sodium

Ingredients

    2 mediumacorn squash
    2 cupschopped tart apple (about 2 medium)
    3 tablespoonsunsalted butter, melted
    1/4 cupmaple syrup
    1 teaspoonground cinnamon
    2 tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil
    6(about 1 pound) thin-sliced boneless pork chops
    1yellow onion, thinly sliced
    1 tablespoonchopped fresh thyme
    1/4 teaspoonfine sea salt
    1/4 teaspoonground black pepper

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Method

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Cut squash in half lengthwise and remove pulp.


Place cut side down in a shallow baking pan.


Bake until slightly softened, about 35 minutes.


In a small bowl, combine apple, butter, maple syrup and cinnamon; fill squash with mixture.


Continue baking, filled-side up, until the squash is tender, about 25 minutes.


Meanwhile, heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.


Season the pork with salt and pepper and cook until browned and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side.


Remove to a plate, and add onion and thyme to the pan and cook until onions are soft and golden brown, about 10 minutes.


Serve over pork chops alongside stuffed squash.

Nutritional Info

Serving Size

Calories

570

Total Fat

27g

Saturated Fat

9g

Cholesterol

130mg

Sodium

85mg

Total Carbohydrate

48g

Dietary Fiber

6g

Total Sugars

24g

Protein

37g

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