Quick Maple Pork Chops with Cranberries
- 3 cups plus 2 Tbsp. water, divided
- 1/2 cup orzo pasta, uncooked
- 1 cup cut fresh green beans (1-inch lengths)
- 2 bone-in pork chops (3/4 lb./340 g) Safeway 1 lb For $1.99 thru 02/09
- 2 Tbsp. Kraft Extra Virgin Olive Oil Aged Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing, divided
- 1/2 cup fresh or thawed frozen cranberries
- 1/4 cup maple syrup, divided
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tsp. soy sauce, divided
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onions
- Bring 3 cups water to boil in large saucepan.
- Add pasta; simmer on medium-low heat 8 min., adding beans for the last 3 min.
- Meanwhile, cook chops in 1 Tbsp.
- dressing in skillet on medium heat 3 to 4 min.
- on each side or until chops are browned on both sides and done (160 degrees F).
- Remove chops from skillet; cover to keep warm.
- Add cranberries, 2 Tbsp.
- syrup, garlic, 1 tsp.
- soy sauce and remaining water to skillet; cook on medium-high heat 3 to 5 min.
- or until reduced by half.
- Drain pasta; rinse.
- Combine onions, remaining syrup, dressing and soy sauce.
- Add to pasta; mix lightly.
- Serve with chops and cranberry sauce.
water, orzo pasta, green beans, pork chops, olive oil, cranberries, maple syrup, clove garlic, soy sauce, red onions
Taken from www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/quick-maple-pork-chops-cranberries-114763.aspx (may not work)