Easy Zesty Pork Chops with Bell Peppers & Tomatoes - Simple Recipe

INGREDIENTS

1 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided 1‑1/4 pounds lean pork chops, well trimmed of fat 2 cups diced tomatoes 1 cup chopped green, red or yellow bell pepper 3/4 cup thinly sliced celery 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce Nonstick cooking spray 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley

PREPARATION:

1. Rub chili powder and 1/4 teaspoon salt evenly over one side of pork chops.
2. Combine tomatoes, bell pepper, celery, onion, thyme and pepper sauce in medium mixing bowl; stir to blend.
3. Lightly coat 12-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Heat over medium-high heat until hot. Add pork chops, seasoned side down; cook 1 minute. Turn pork; top with tomato mixture.
4. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, 25 minutes or until pork is tender and mixture has thickened.
5. Transfer pork to serving plates. Increase heat; bring tomato mixture to a boil and cook 2 minutes or until most of the liquid has evaporated. Remove from heat; stir in parsley and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and spoon over pork.

This recipe appears in: Pork NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION: Serving Size: 1 pork chop with 2/3 cup tomato mixture Fiber 3 g Carbohydrate 9 g Cholesterol 49 mg Saturated Fat 2 g Total Fat 7 g Calories from Fat 34 % Calories 172 Protein 20 g Sodium 387 mg DIETARY EXCHANGE: Vegetable 2 Meat 2