Jerk Crusted Pork Chops with Spinach Salad

Yield: 4 servings

Complete Lean & Green Meal: 1 leaner, 1 healthy fat, 3 green, 3 condiments

Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 4, (8½-oz.) bone-in pork chops

• 1 tsp lime juice

• 1 tbsp jerk seasoning

• 4 tsp olive oil, divided

• ½ tsp salt, divided

• 8 oz. baby spinach

• 1 cup sliced radishes

• 1 cup fresh diced tomatoes

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• ½ tsp ground black pepper

  
  

Directions

1. Season the pork chops with lime juice, jerk seasoning, one teaspoon oil, and ¼ teaspoon of salt. Allow to marinate for 30 minutes.

2. Cook the pork chops under a broiler or in a very hot oven at 450°F for about 10 minutes to an internal temperature of 145°F.

3. While the pork cooks, heat one tablespoon oil in a medium pot. Add the spinach and cook just until the spinach begins to wilt, about 1 minute.

4. Immediately transfer the spinach to a bowl, and add the radishes, tomatoes, lemon juice, pepper, and a quarter teaspoon of salt.

5. Once the pork chops are cooked, allow them to rest for 10 minutes. Serve pork chops alongside the wilted spinach salad.

Per serving: 300 calories, 14g fat, 8g carbohydrate, 36g protein