Spiced Pork Chops with Lacinato Kale

Apple-Cheddar Salad & Roasted Potatoes

870 cals

25 mins

Description

Lacinato kale, also known as black cabbage or dinosaur kale, was aptly named for its dark colour and dimply reptilian texture. You’ll massage this mild-tasting green before tossing in juicy apple, toasted sunflower seeds and white cheddar cheese with a honey-Dijon vinaigrette. Sure, the salad’s a real stunner—but did we mention you’ll be serving it with oven-roasted potatoes and pan-seared pork chops? Rest easy and kale it a day!

Contains:

Milk, Mustard, Sulphites

Ingredients

for 2 servings

(Double for 4 portions)

300g Pork chops
450g Baby potatoes
1 Apple
½ Bunch of lacinato kale
45ml Sweet, Savoury Honey-Dijon vinaigrette
25g Sunflower seeds
45g Grated aged cheddar
15g Lively Garlic & Oregano spices (salt, paprika, garlic, vinegar powder, onion, red bell pepper, black pepper, sunflower oil, oregano, parsley, chives)

Nutrition

Total fat	44g
Saturated Fat	11g
Sodium	2300mg
Total carbs	73g
Sugar	23g
Protein	52g
Fibres	11g

Recipe Instructions

Step 1: Roast the potatoes

Preheat the oven to 450°F. Halve the potatoes (quarter if large). On a lined sheet pan, toss with a drizzle of oil, ½ the spices and S&P. Roast, stirring halfway, 20 to 25 min., until browned and tender.

Step 2: Toast the sunflower seeds

Meanwhile, in a large pan, heat a drizzle of oil on medium-high. Toast the sunflower seeds, stirring frequently, 2 to 3 min., or until golden brown. Transfer to a paper towel-lined bowl; season with S&P. Wipe out and reserve the pan.

Step 3: Cook the pork

In the same pan, heat a drizzle of oil on medium-high. Pat the pork* dry with paper towel; season with the remaining spices and S&P. Cook, 3 to 5 min. per side, until browned and cooked through. Transfer to a cutting board and keep warm.

Step 4: Mise en place

Meanwhile, remove the kale leaves from the stems; roughly chop the leaves. Core and cut the apple into bite-size pieces.

Step 5: Make the salad

In a large bowl, combine the kale, a drizzle of oil and S&P. Massage the kale, 1 to 2 min., until softened. Add the apple, sunflower seeds and vinaigrette; toss well. Top with the cheese.

Step 6: Plate your dish

Divide the potatoes, pork (slice beforehand if desired) and a large spoonful of the salad between your plates. Serve the remaining salad on the side. Bon appétit!