Braised Pork with Peppers and Onions

This flavorful pork recipe contains 45 grams of protein and only 360 calories! 

Directions

1. In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, warm oil.
2. Sprinkle chops with salt and pepper and cook until browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
3. Remove chops to a plate and set aside.
4. Add tomato paste to skillet and cook, stirring, for 15 seconds.
5. Cut onions and peppers into 1/4 inch slices and add to skillet.
6. Cook, stirring occasionally until vegetables are starting to brown, about 3 minutes.
7. Add thinly sliced garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, for 1 minute.
8. Add wine and bring to a boil, scraping up and stirring in any browned bits in the skillet.
9. Return chops to skillet, nestling them in the liquid, and reduce to a simmer.
10. Cover and cook 4 minutes.
11. Turn chops, cover, and cook until internal temperature reaches
12. 145 degrees Fahrenheit, followed by a 3-minute rest time.
13. Serve pork with pepper and onion mixture spooned on top.
14. To vary the recipe, try using bone-in chops. White wine, chicken broth, or vegetable broth can be used instead of red wine. You can also swap other vegetables for the peppers - try green and yellow zucchini, mixed mushrooms, or broccoli florets.

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