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Morrocan Pork Chops

Contributed By: redvolutionary
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Ingredients

1/2 tsp Ground cinnamon

2 tsp Ground cumin

2 tsp Ground coriander

1 pound Lean pork loin, four 4 oz boneless chops, 3/4-inch-thick each

2 tsp Olive oil

10 oz Uncooked whole wheat couscous

2 cup Fat-free chicken broth

8 1/2 oz Canned water-pack apricot halves, unpeeled, chopped (or 8 fresh apricot halves)

1 tbsp Cilantro, fresh, chopped

Preparation

In a resealable plastic bag, combine cinnamon, cumin and coriander. Add pork to bag, seal and shake until well-coated; allow to marinate 20 minutes. (Note: You may use a medium glass bowl instead, if desired.)

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook pork, turning once, until cooked through and an internal temperature of 160ºF is reached, about 8 minutes.

Meanwhile, prepare couscous according to package directions using broth instead of water. Fold apricots and cilantro into cooked couscous and mix to combine. Serve pork over couscous. Yields 1 pork chop and about 1 1/4 cups of couscous per serving.

Cook's Notes

Here's a tip: make sure the pork is cut 3/4-inch-thick for quick and even cooking.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Ingredients: Pork
Rice, Pasta & Bread
Actual Cooking Time: Less than 15 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Origin: Mediterranean & Mid-Eastern
Meal Type: Entree