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Blackberry Pork with Mixed Rice and Broccoli

Sweet, pungent balsamic vinegar provides a subtle kick to this richly glazed dish.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 4, 3 ounces pork and 1 cup rice mixture per serving

Ingredients

1/2 6- to 7-ounce box quick-cooking white and wild rice or oriental fried rice, with 1/2 seasoning packet discarded
2 cups frozen broccoli florets (8 ounces), thawed
1/2 cup all-fruit seedless blackberry spread
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Cooking spray
4 boneless center-cut pork chops (about 4 ounces each and about 1/2 inch thick), all visible fat discarded
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a medium saucepan, prepare the rice using the package directions, omitting the salt, margarine, and half the seasoning packet and cooking for 8 minutes. Stir in the broccoli. Cook, covered, for 3 minutes. Remove from the heat. Set aside, still covered.

    Step 2

    Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the blackberry spread and vinegar. Set aside.

    Step 3

    Lightly spray a large skillet with cooking spray. Cook the pork over medium-high heat for 3 minutes. Turn over. Sprinkle with the rosemary. Cook for 3 minutes, or until lightly browned (the pork won’t be quite done). Remove from the skillet.

    Step 4

    Add the blackberry spread mixture to the skillet. Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil. Boil for 1 minute.

    Step 5

    Return the pork and any accumulated juices to the skillet. Cook for 1 minute. Turn the pork over. Cook for 45 seconds, or until slightly pink in the center. Serve the pork and glaze over the rice mixture.

  2. nutrition information

    Step 6

    (Per Serving)

    Step 7

    Calories: 349

    Step 8

    Total Fat: 6.0g

    Step 9

    Saturated: 2.0g

    Step 10

    Trans: 0.0g

    Step 11

    Polyunsaturated: 1.0g

    Step 12

    Monounsaturated: 2.5g

    Step 13

    Cholesterol: 64mg

    Step 14

    Sodium: 444mg

    Step 15

    Carbohydrates: 45g

    Step 16

    Fiber: 3g

    Step 17

    Sugars: 20g

    Step 18

    Protein: 29g

    Step 19

    Dietary Exchanges

    Step 20

    1 1/2 Starch

    Step 21

    1 Vegetable

    Step 22

    1 Carbohydrate

    Step 23

    3 Lean Meat

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