Cumin-crusted Grilled Pork Chops over Green Salsa

Description
Contributed by Healthy Recipes For Diabetic Friends Y-Group
 * Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

 * 6 x ½-inch-thick boneless pork chops
 * 1 teaspoon salt
 * ½ teaspoon ground cumin
 * freshly ground pepper
 * 5 tomatillos, papery skins removed, rinsed, quartered
 * 1 jalapeno, seeded, quartered
 * 1 small onion, quartered
 * 2 cloves garlic
 * juice of ½ lime
 * 1 tablespoon maple syrup or pancake syrup
 * ½ cup chopped cilantro

Directions

 * 1) Heat grill to medium-high or heat broiler.
 * 2) Season pork chops with ½ teaspoon of the salt, cumin and pepper to taste; set aside.
 * 3) Combine tomatillos, jalapeno, onion, garlic, lime juice, syrup, remaining ½ teaspoon of salt and pepper to taste in the bowl of a food processor.
 * 4) Pulse 8 to 10 times until mixture is coarsely chopped.
 * 5) Transfer salsa to a microwave-proof bowl; microwave on high 3 minutes.
 * 6) Remove.
 * 7) Stir in the cilantro and set aside.
 * 8) Meanwhile, cook the pork chops until no longer pink inside, turning once, about 5 minutes per side.
 * 9) Divide salsa among 6 plates; top with pork chops and bean salad.

Nutritional information
Calories 224 | Fat 11 g | Carbs 6 g | Sodium 439 mg | Fiber 1 g