Blue Cheese 'n' Chops

Blue Cheese 'n' Chops - 38g Carbs, 3g Fiber

From: Diabetic Living Diet Online Servings: 4 Contains Nuts Contains Dairy Contains Red Meat Diabetes-Friendly Cook Time: 30 mins Total Time: 45 mins

cooking spray 2 1/2 cups rice, brown 4 scallions (green onions) 1/3 cup apple juice 1/4 cup walnuts 1/2 tsp salt 1/8 tsp black pepper 1 tsp dried thyme 4 pork, boneless loin chops 1 pear, red 1/4 cup blue cheese, (crumbled)

1. Spray a 2-quart square baking dish and a large skillet with nonstick coating; set aside. In a large bowl combine the cooked rice, green onions, 2 tablespoons of the apple juice, the walnuts (if desired), 1/4 teaspoon salt, and the 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Spoon rice mixture into prepared baking dish.

2. In a small bowl stir together the thyme, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and the 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Rub onto both sides of chops. Cook chops in skillet over medium-high heat until browned, turning once. Arrange browned chops on top of rice mixture. Pour remaining apple juice over chops.

3. Bake, covered, in a 350� oven about 30 minutes or until no pink remains in chops and juices run clear. Transfer chops to serving plates. Stir chopped pear and blue cheese into hot rice mixture; serve with chops.

Nutrition per Serving: 305 Calories, 9g Total Fat, 5g Saturated Fat, 45mg Cholesterol, 416mg Sodium, 38g Carbs, 3g Dietary Fiber, 17g Protein

Exchanges: 1/2 Fruit, 2 Starches, 2 Lean Meats Carb Choices: 2 1/2

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