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~~Dinner In Minutes~~
Featured Recipe: Balsamic Pork
Copyright Linda Gassenheimer
Tender, juicy pork scaloppini made from pork tenderloin cook in minutes. Balsamic vinegar adds a tangy and sweet flavor while pine nuts add a crunchy texture. Sweet potatoes cooked with zucchini to complete this tasty meal that won’t break the calorie bank.
Recipes
Balsamic Pork Scaloppini
12 ounces pork tenderloin cut into 2-inch slices
Olive oil spray
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons pine nuts
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped parsley (optional)
Remove fat from pork tenderloin. Flatten the slices to about 1/4-inch thick. Heat a non-stick skillet and spray with olive oil spray. Saute pork 2 minutes per side. Remove and add balsamic vinegar and pine nuts to the skillet. Reduce liquid by half, about 1 minute. Sprinkle pork with salt and pepper to taste and spoon sauce on top. (Optional) Sprinkle parsley over sauce. Makes 2 servings.
Zucchini Sweet Potatoes
1 pound sweet potato
1 pound zucchini, sliced (2 cups)
4 teaspoons olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Wash and peel sweet potatoes and cut into 1-inch pieces. Place in a saucepan of cold water, cover and bring to a boil for 5 minutes. Cut zucchini into 1/2-inch slices and add to potatoes. Boil uncovered 5 minutes. Drain and toss with olive oil and add salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Information
Per Serving for meal: 520 calories (37 percent from fat), 21.2 g fat (4.2 g saturated, 10.9 g monounsaturated), 108 mg cholesterol, 43.0 g protein, 42.7 g carbohydrates, 7.4 g fiber, 191 mg sodium.
Shopping List
Shopping List: 12 ounces pork tenderloin, 1 pound sweet potatoes, 1 pound zucchini, 1 small bunch parsley (optional) and 1 package pine nuts
Staples: Olive oil, Olive oil spray, Balsamic vinegar, Salt, Black peppercorns
Helpful Hints
- Thinly sliced boneless, pork chops can be used.
- Boneless, skinless chicken breast can be substituted for the pork.
Countdown:
- Start potatoes.
- Make pork.
- Finish potatoes and zucchini.
Linda Gassenheimer is the author of 20 books including her newest, The Flavors of the Florida Keys and Fast and Flavorful: Great Diabetes Meals from Market to Table. Follow Linda on Twitter: @LGassenheimer, Facebook: Linda Gassenheimer
