Pork chops with maple-pecan sauce

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
4(4oz) lean boneless center-cut loin pork chops
2teaspoonsDijon mustard
2tablespoonsAll-purpose flour
½teaspoonGround ginger
Vegetable cooking spray
3teaspoonsVegetable oil
2tablespoonsReduced-calorie maple syrup
1tablespoonChopped pecans, toasted

Directions

Trim fat from chops. Place chops between 2 sheets of plastic wrap; flatten to ¬-inch thickness, using a meat mallet or rolling pin.

Spread mustard on both sides of chops. Combine flour and ginger; dredge chops in flour mixture.

Coat a non-stick skillet with cooking spray; add oil and place over medium heat until hot. Add chops and cook 3 minutes per side or until browned. Combine syrup and pecans; add to skillet, stirring to coat chops. Cover and simmer 4 minutes or until chops are tender, turning once.

Quick and Easy Weeknights Cooking Light Special Edition 1995 Submitted By DIANE LAZARUS On 09-29-95