ALMOND GLAZED PORK CHOPS

By á-825

Ingredients

• 1/2 C butternut squash (20 oz) peeled, seeded and chopped
• 2 C water
• 1 C bulgur
• Salt and pepper
• 1 T vegetable oil
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 4 boneless center-cut pork chopes (3/4 inch thick)
• 1 small red onion (4 to 6 oz) thinly sliced
• 2 T grainy Dijon mustard
• 2 T apricot jam

Preparation

Step 1

1. In large microwave-safe bowl, combine squash and 1/4 C water. Cover with vented plastic wrap and microwave on High 8 min or until just tender, stirring once half way through. stir in bulgur, 1 1/2 C water andd 1/4 tsp salt. Microwave uncovered on High 12 to 15 min or until liquid is completely absorbed and bulgur is tender, stirring once halfway though.

2. Meanwhile in 12-inch skillet, heat oil on medium-high. Sprinkle thyme and 1/4 tsp salt and freshly ground pepper all over pork chops. Add to skillet and cook 3 minutes per side or until evenly browned.

3. Scatter onion slices around pork and cook 4 minutes or until just translucent but not soft, stirring occasionally. Stir in mustard, jam and remaining 1/4 C water. Cook 2 min. or until sauce becomes thick and pork is at least 145 Deg, stirring occasionally.

4. Divide bulgur mixture among plates. top with pork and sauce.