Monday, August 20, 2007

Pork Chops with Green Beans and Rice

Prep Time: 15 min
Total Time: 35 min
Makes: 4 servings

6 Tbsp. KRAFT Italian Dressing
2 Tbsp. apricot jam or preserves
4 bone-in pork chops (about 1 lb.)
1-1/2 cups instant white rice, uncooked
2 cups green beans, trimmed
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) chicken broth

PREHEAT grill to medium-high heat. Mix dressing and jam with wire whisk until well blended. Brush 2 Tbsp. dressing mixture on chops. Let stand 10 min.

MEANWHILE, place rice in center of sheet of heavy-duty aluminum foil; top with beans. Drizzle with 2 Tbsp. dressing mixture. Bring up foil sides to form a bowl. Gradually pour chicken broth and remaining 2 Tbsp. dressing mixture over beans. Double fold top ends to seal packet, leaving room for heat circulation inside.

PLACE chops and foil packet on grate of grill. Grill packet 15 min. or until most of the liquid has been absorbed. Let stand 5 min. Grill chops 20 min. or until cooked through.

Tips from Lizzy:

Make Ahead
Pork chops can be refrigerated overnight to marinate.

Cooking Know-How
To keep pork moist, cook just until a hint of pink remains (160°F). Transfer to plate; cover with foil. Let stand 5 min. before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
410
Total fat
15g
Saturated fat
3.5g
Cholesterol
65mg
Sodium
520mg
Carbohydrate
39g
Dietary fiber
3g
Sugars
8g
Protein
28g
Vitamin A
10%DV
Vitamin C
10%DV
Calcium
6%DV
Iron
20%

~Lizzy~

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