Honey-Spice Pork

PREP 5 MIN COOK  15 MIN SERVES 4

1 (9-ounce) package frozen Italian green beans
1 (10-ounce) package frozen corn kernels
2 1/2 tsp Cajun seasoning
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp dried thyme
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
4 (5-ounce) boneless pork chops, 3/4 inch think, trimmed
1/4 cup water
2 Tbsp honey


1. Combine the green beans, corn, 1/4 tsp of the Cajun seasoning, the salt, and thyme in a large microwavable bowl. Cover and microwave on High 3 minutes. Stir, then microwave on High until tender, about 2 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes and microwave until softened, about 1 minute longer. Set aside.

2. Meanwhile, sprinkle the pork chops with 2 tsp of the Cajun seasoning. Spray 1 large nonstick skillets with nonstick spray and set over medium-high heat. Add 4 chops to skillet and reduce the heat to medium. Cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the side of a chop registers 160'F for medium, about 4 minutes on each side. transfer the chops to a plate and keep warm.

3. Add the water, honey, and the remaining 1/4 tsp Cajun seasoning to the skillet. Cook, stirring to scrape up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan, until the pan sauce thickens slightly, about 2 minutes. Return chops to the skillet and turn to coat with the sauce. Serve with vegetables.

PER SERVING (1 PORK CHOP, 1 TBSP SAUCE, AND 1 CUP VEGETABLES): 336 CAL, 11 G FAT, 4 G SAT FAT, 0 F TRANS FAT, 87 MG CHOL, 407 MG SOD, 27 G CARB, 4 G FIB, 33 G PROT, 39 MG CALC.
PointsPlus Value: 8


Great meal! 


My husband wasn't too fond of the tomatoes being mixed with the warm vegetables but I didn't mind it at all - actually like it. 


Obviously from the picture, you might have noticed some carrots - this is because instead of the package of frozen Italian green beans, I used a package of frozen carrots, yellow & green bean mix. Also I don't use my microwave when cooking meals (long story - old house) so I heated my vegetables stove-top style (boiled them in water and then drained water prior to adding any of the seasoning). 


Also my husband had a side-dish of mashed sweet potatoes - I included 1/4 cup of mashed sweet potatoes with 1/2 tsp of Becel butter/margarine and counted this as (1) pointsplus value.