Pesto-Topped Grilled Pork Chops

Take a tip from savvy Italian chefs who know that a dab of pesto makes almost everything better, including grilled meats, like these chops.

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ingredients 4
Prep Time 25 min
Total Time 25 min

Ingredients

4: boneless pork loin chops (3/4 inch thick)

: Cooking spray

4: tablespoons refrigerated pesto

3: tablespoons Progresso® plain bread crumbs

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Directions

1 Heat closed contact grill 5 minutes.
2 When grill is heated, lightly spray with cooking spray. Place pork chops on bottom grill surface; close grill. Cook 3 minutes.
3 Top each chop with 1/2 tablespoon pesto and sprinkle with bread crumbs; close grill. Cook 2 to 3 minutes longer or until chops are no longer pink and meat thermometer inserted in center reads 160°F. Place chops on serving plates; top each with 1/2 tablespoon remaining pesto.

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Expert Tips

Pesto is available alongside refrigerated pasta in larger supermarkets. If unavailable, stir together 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, 1 minced garlic clove and 1 teaspoon olive oil.

Nutrition Information

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 260
Calories from Fat: 150),

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 16g; 16%
(Saturated Fat 4 1/2g, 4 1/2% Trans Fat 0g 0% ),
Cholesterol: 65mg; 65%;
Sodium: 220mg; 220%;
Total Carbohydrate: 5g; 5%
(Dietary Fiber 0g 0% Sugars 0g 0% ),
Protein: 24g; 24%

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 2%;
Vitamin C: 0%;
Calcium: 8%;
Iron: 8%;

Exchanges:

0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 3 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;