Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops

I was in need of a new recipe tonight. I googled and found this easy clean pork chop recipe.  I had all the ingredients in the house so it was a GO!!!!  It was also a hit with the entire family.  Hope you enjoy!











Ingredients:  

• 3/4 c parmesan cheese
• 1/4 tsp basil leaves
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp dried orgeno
• 1 dash black pepper
• 1/4 tsp thyme leaves
• 1/4 cup dijon mustard
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 lbs pork chops

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees
• Line baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper.
• In a small bowl whisk together mustard, oil, and spices.
• Season the 4 pork chops with pepper, then brush both sides of the chops with the mustard mixture.
• Press the grated cheese into both sides of the chops.
• Place the chops on the prepared baking sheet.  Bake for 15 to 20 minutes.  The coating should be browned and slightly crispy and the pork should be cooked through.
• Note:  you can also use this recipe with boneless chicken breasts instead of pork chops.

Nutritional Facts:
Calories:  417 g Fat:  17.8 g Carbs 2.23 g Fiber .6 g Sugars .66 Protein 58g

Roasted Vegetables

Seriously I’m like a toddler when it comes to eating my vegetables. I know they are pack with nutrients and extremely good for me, but the mere sight of them makes my stomach turn.  My life changed when I found out how to roast my vegetables. Now I prefer roasted vegetables to any potato chip! YUM!

Ingredients

Any vegetable but my preference is Broccoli, Asparagus and Kale

1 tsp Light Olive Oil

1 tsp Garlic Powder

1tsp Onion Powder

¼ tsp Sea Salt

Parmesan Cheese

*Note: Measurements of seasonings depend on the amount of vegetables used; therefore consider measurement to personal taste

Directions

Rinse, cut and dry the vegetable you are using. Place the vegetable in a gallon Ziploc bag.  Put the Olive Oil, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, and Sea Salt into the bag. Close the bag and it give it a good shake until the vegetables are coated with the seasonings.  Pour the bag onto a lined cooking sheet (I use non stick Reynolds wrap). Sprinkle vegetables lightly with Parmesan cheese. Then bake vegetables in the oven at 400 degrees for 25 minutes. 

Overnight Oats

This is a family favorite. My husband and parents love this and it has several health benefits. It is loaded with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and protein. It’s easy to make and very convenient for on the go breakfast.

This breakfast needs to be made in a mason jar. I bought my mason jars for very inexpensive at Walmart. I have also seen them at my local grocery store.

Hope you enjoy!

Ingredients

¼ cup uncooked old fashioned rolled oats

1/3 cup almond milk

¼ cup low fat Greek yogurt

1-½ teaspoons dried chia seeds

2 teaspoons maple syrup

¼ cup blueberries or enough to fill the Mason jar

Directions

In a ½ pint jar or 1-cup jar put in the oats, almond milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds and maple syrup. Put the lid on and shake that up. Open the jar and add in blueberries to the top, cover and shake. I also take a spoon and make sure everything is stirred up well. Refrigerate overnight or up to 2-3 days. Eat chilled and enjoy! 

Stuffed Peppers

This recipe is delicious and not too hard! It is a favorite at my house. I usually substitute the quinoa for brown rice (just because I usually have the microwavable brown rice in my freezer).

Ingredients

6 peppers (cut off top and bottom and use them)
1 pound turkey meat
1 cup quinoa (cooked) or brown rice
½ large onion
2 cups jarred tomato sauce
1.5 tsp garlic salt
2 tsp tabasco
2.5 tsp worcestershire sauce
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1 tsp chili powder
2 tsp fresh thyme
1/3 cup feta cheese
2 tablespoon toasted pine nuts
Parsley for garnish

preparation

Preheat oven to 400 degrees Cook for 30 minutes Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook quinoa per directions. Add one cup grain to 2 cups water. Boil, then simmer until water is gone
Crumble turkey meat with wooden spoon over medium heat.
While turkey meat is cooking, chop the tops and bottoms of peppers into pieces and combine with chopped onion, garlic salt and tomato sauce. Saute over medium heat and add remaining ingredients except the feta and pine nuts
Combine the above with cooked turkey, quinoa or brown rice, pine nuts and feta cheese (save a small amount of feta to sprinkle on top later on)
Remove the inside of the peppers. Portion the mixture into each of the peppers and place them on a baking sheet. Top with feta cheese. Bake for 30 minutes.