Slow Cooker Pork Chops with Vegetable Medley

By carvalhohm

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic-pepper blend
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 boneless pork loin chops, 1/2 inch thick (about 1 lb)
• 1 cup ready-to-eat baby-cut carrots
• 4 small red potatoes, cut in half
• 1 onion, cut into thin wedges
• 1 small yellow summer squash, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from bettycrocker.com

Preparation

Step 1

1 In very small bowl, mix salt and garlic-pepper blend. Sprinkle half of seasoning mixture over pork. In 12-inch skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat. Cook pork chops in oil about 4 minutes, turning once, just until browned.

2 Spray 4- to 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Place pork chops in slow cooker; top with carrots, potatoes and onion.

3 Cover, cook on Low heat setting 3 to 4 hours.

4 In medium bowl, mix squash, basil, remaining 1 tablespoon oil and remaining half of seasoning mixture; spoon on top of vegetable mixture in slow cooker. Increase heat setting to High. Cover; cook 10 to 15 minutes longer or until squash is crisp-tender.

Zucchini can be substituted for the yellow squash. Since it is cooked for a short length of time, it will maintain its bright green color.

1 Serving Calories390 ( Calories from Fat140), % Daily Value Total Fat15g15% (Saturated Fat4g,4% Trans Fat0g0% ), Cholesterol65mg65%; Sodium590mg590%; Total Carbohydrate37g37% (Dietary Fiber5g5% Sugars5g5% ), Protein27g27%