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Prosciutto-Pepper Pork Chops

It’s easy to adjust this meal to feed anywhere from two to eight people. Serve the chops with pasta salad for a satisfying, light meal.

—DONNA PRISCO RANDOLPH, NJ

START TO FINISH: 20 MIN. • MAKES: 4 SERVINGS

4 boneless pork loin chops (4 ounces each)

1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

1/8 teaspoon pepper

2 teaspoons canola oil

4 thin slices prosciutto or deli ham

1/2 cup julienned roasted sweet red peppers

2 slices reduced-fat provolone cheese, cut in half

1. Sprinkle pork chops with garlic powder and pepper. In a large nonstick skillet, cook chops in oil over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°.

2. Top each pork chop with prosciutto, red peppers and cheese. Cover and cook for 1-2 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

PER SERVING 237 cal., 12 g fat (4 g sat. fat), 72 mg chol., 483 mg sodium, 1 g carb., trace fiber, 28 g pro. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1/2 fat.