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.
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Ingredients
- 2 medium acorn squash
- 2 cups chopped tart apple (about 2 medium)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 6 (about 1 pound) thin-sliced boneless pork chops
- 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
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:
Per serving: 570 calories (240 from fat), 27g total fat, 9g saturated fat, 130mg cholesterol, 85mg sodium, 48g carbohydrates (6g dietary fiber, 24g sugar), 37g protein.
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Ingredients
- 2 medium acorn squash
- 2 cups chopped tart apple (about 2 medium)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 6 (about 1 pound) thin-sliced boneless pork chops
- 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper