The men in my family aren’t the least bit interested in eating their greens.
They don’t care that those lovely leaves are healthy for them – as far as they’re concerned, anything green doesn’t belong on their plate.
Rosemary Encrusted Pork Chops
But if I add meat to the menu?
Rosemary Encrusted Pork Chops
They might not finish their entire serving of those healthy greens, but there’s a significant dent in the plate.
Rosemary Pork Chops and Kale
This pork chop and kale recipe was a breeze to get on the table.
We spread low calorie mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and woodsy rosemary over those thick pork chops, then plunked them down into panko breadcrumbs and baked them to a crunchy golden perfection.
Dinner was on the table in less than 30 minutes - with garlicky kale on the side, of course!
Happy, healthy cooking!
Ingredients
- 12 ounces boneless pork chops, 2 extra thick chops
- 2 tablespoons low fat mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon rosemary, minced
- ½ cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 cups kale
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large shallot, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Combine the mayonnaise, Dijon and rosemary in a bowl. Add panko to another bowl.
- Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- Spread mayonnaise mixture over the top of each chop. Dredge in panko, turn over and spread more mayonnaise mixture over the other side, and dredge in panko.
- Add to the skillet and cook for 4 - 5 minutes on each side to brown.
- Place chops in the oven and finish baking for another 10 - 15 minutes. Chops should just barely be pink in the thickest part. Remove and allow to rest.
- Heat another skillet over medium high heat and add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add shallots and cook for 2 - 3 minutes to soften. Add kale and garlic. Cook for 5 minutes to wilt kale.
- Serve with chops.
Notes
Calories: 330 Weight Watchers PointsPlus 8 Total Fat: 11.91g Cholesterol: 45mg Sodium: 434mg Total Carbs: 29.46g Dietary Fiber: 4.35g Sugars: 2.77g Protein: 27.99g
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Love the combination of rosemary and pork. Fennel with pork is also a favorite!
Brent | Cookapalooza recently posted…Strawberry Chocolate Muffins – Breakfast, Snack or Low-Fat Dessert?
I often forget about fennel. Thanks for the reminder. It would be a fantastic combination with pork.
Wow, what a perfect meal…I love how you paired the pork chop with kale.
Hope you are having a nice week Kristi
Juliana recently posted…Warm Chicken Salad
I’m having a terrific week. My son was married last weekend, so we are one happy family. Have a terrific weekend Juliana!
Mother Rimmy, you always come up with such yummy recipes! The pork looks succulent and I am sure, rosemary would add a great flavour!!
Purabi Naha recently posted…Steamed Tofu in Dried Shrimp Sauce
I love fresh rosemary. Fortunately it grows easily in my colder climate.
I, on the other hand, adore kale. I’m fortunate that David doesn’t mind eating greens either. Nice work making those greens disappear!
Cucina49 recently posted…Here Comes the Sun
I’m with you when it comes to kale – I have a pile in my garden because here in rainy Seattle it still grows like a weed.
Your pork recipe looks sooo good! I love rosemary and pork together.
I’m with you – I can’t think of anything I don’t like rosemary with.
Love your roast pork and kale together…so contrasting in colour…..beautiful and healthy. I love kale.
I’m a big kale fan myself. It’s so healthy and so very versatile, isn’t it?
These pork chops sound delicious! And I would definitely clean my plate with that garlicky kale – looks amazing!
Peggy recently posted…Herbed Pork Noisettes w/ Red Wine Sauce
I went out to the garden yesterday and I have huge kale plants now. Delish!
I love rosemary. What a great idea adding it to pork chops!
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Best wishes to the newlyweds!!!! Kudos to you for this delicious meal.
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Thanks you Sandra – the happy newlyweds are in Greece as I write this have a terrific time!
I haven’t had roasted pork for ages..
You know that ‘not eating greens’ reminds me of ‘married with children”
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Ha! That used to be my hubby’s favorite show. I’d forgotten all about it. Have a wonderful Sunday!
I think most of us men need meat to wash down the greens when eating and that’s why we need the meat.
I love those crust on those pork chops. Delicious! Have a good week!
wok with ray recently posted…Thai Iced Tea Ice Cream
Hi Ray – I do believe you are so right. Have a wonderful Sunday!
Kale, Mustard and Rosemary! Mmmmm… What a fabulous combination.
Baker Street recently posted…M&M and Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake
Kale is so versatile! Love the flavors here. And congrats on your son’s marriage
Kiran @ KiranTarun.com recently posted…Cantaloupe in Coconut Rose Cream
The just returned from their honeymoon. So much fun.