Pork Chops with Sweet Potatoes and Black Beans

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High Fiber

Serves5 (1 chop each, 1 cup of rice and beans)

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Ingredients Directions Nutrition Facts

Ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
5 3.5-ounce center cut pork chops
1 large onion, chopped
1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
3 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 cup white rice, uncooked
1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped

Directions

Heat 1 teaspoon oil in skillet over medium-high heat.
Add chops and brown each side, about 3 minutes each. Remove from pan and set aside.
Heat remaining oil in same skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and sweet potato, stirring occasionally until brown, about 8 minutes.
Stir in water, chicken broth, and rice. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
Stir in beans and cilantro. Top with pork chops. Cover again and cook another 10 minutes, until chops are done and rice is tender.

Recipe Tips

Use any type of rice.

Use butternut squash in place of sweet potatoes.

Omit chicken stock and add additional 1/2 cup water.

Nutrition Facts

Pork Chops with Sweet Potatoes and Black Beans

Amount Per Serving

Calories 314 Calories from Fat 72

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 8g 12%

Saturated Fat 2g 10%

Trans Fat 0g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 3g

Cholesterol 41mg 14%

Sodium 425mg 18%

Potassium 698mg 20%

Total Carbohydrates 39g 13%

Dietary Fiber 9g 36%

Sugars 4g

Protein 22g 44%

Vitamin A 140%

Vitamin C 14%

Vitamin D0%

Calcium 5%

Iron 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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