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Pork Chops in Creamy Garlic Sauce

Yield: Makes 4 servings

Recent studies have shown that garlic is a proven antibiotic, reduces blood-cholesterol levels and is an effective decongestant.





Ingredients:



1cup fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth

1/4cup cloves garlic, peeled and crushed (about 12 to 15 cloves)

1/2teaspoon olive oil

4boneless pork loin chops, about 1/4 inch thick each (about 12 ounces)

1tablespoon minced fresh parsley

1/2teaspoon dried tarragon leaves

1/4teaspoon salt

1/4teaspoon black pepper

1tablespoon all-purpose flour

2tablespoons water

1tablespoon dry sherry

2cups hot cooked white rice









Preparation:





1.Place chicken broth and garlic in small saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Cover; reduce heat to low. Simmer 25 to 30 minutes or until garlic mashes easily with fork. Set aside to cool. Place garlic and broth mixture in blender or food processor. Cover; blend until purée consistency is reached.2.Heat olive oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork; cook 1 to 1-1/2 minutes per side or until browned. Pour garlic purée into skillet. Sprinkle with parsley, tarragon, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; cover. Reduce heat to low; simmer 10 to 15 minutes or until pork is juicy and barely pink in center. Remove pork from skillet; keep warm.3.Combine flour and water in small cup. Slowly pour flour mixture into skillet; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until mixture thickens. Stir in sherry. Serve sauce over pork and rice. Garnish as desired.









Nutritional Information:







Serving Size: 1 pork chop with about 1/4 cup sauce and 1/2 cup cooked rice







Sodium

231 mg







Protein

23 g







Fiber

1 g







Carbohydrate

27 g







Cholesterol

40 mg







Saturated Fat

3 g







Total Fat

9 g







Calories from Fat

28 %







Calories

293









Dietary Exchange:







Fat

1/2







Meat

2







Starch

2