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<strong>Pork</strong>

Escape the cold with a wink to Southern Italy in the sunny sun-dried tomato pesto that tops pan-seared pork chops. They’re served over lemony orzo studded with greens, and finished with Parmesan shavings.

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Pork chops

Sun-dried tomato pesto

Lemon

Baby greens (baby spinach or kale)

Orzo

Shaved Parmesan (contains rennet)

Zesty Herbs spices  (salt, garlic, dried carrots, spice, red bell pepper, sugar, curry powder (mustard), canola oil, onion, black pepper, lemon oil, citric acid)

Value

Red Pesto Pork Chops

Large pan (non-stick if possible)

Medium pot

Salt & pepper (S&P)

Strainer

Zester

&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Bring a medium pot of &lt;strong&gt;salted water&lt;/strong&gt; to a boil.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Add the &lt;strong&gt;orzo&lt;/strong&gt; and boil, 10 to 14 min., until tender.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Reserving &amp;frac14; cup cooking water&lt;/strong&gt; (double for 4 portions), drain and toss with a drizzle of &lt;strong&gt;oil&lt;/strong&gt; to prevent sticking.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

Red Pesto Pork Chops - Step #1 Boil the orzo

Boil the orzo

&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Meanwhile, zest and juice the &lt;strong&gt;lemon&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Roughly chop the &lt;strong&gt;spinach&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

Red Pesto Pork Chops - Step #2 Mise en place

Mise en place

&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Chicken fillets: 2 to 3 min. per side.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Pat the &lt;strong&gt;pork&lt;/strong&gt; dry; season with &lt;strong&gt;&amp;frac12; the spices&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;S&amp;amp;P&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;In a large pan (non-stick if possible), heat a drizzle of &lt;strong&gt;oil&lt;/strong&gt; on medium-high.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Add the &lt;strong&gt;pork*&lt;/strong&gt; and cook, 3 to 5 min. per side, until nicely browned and cooked through.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Transfer to a plate and top with the &lt;strong&gt;pesto&lt;/strong&gt;, leaving any browned bits in the pan. Reserve the pan.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

Red Pesto Pork Chops - Step #3 Cook the pork

Cook the pork

&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;In the same pan, heat a drizzle of &lt;strong&gt;oil&lt;/strong&gt; on medium.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Add the &lt;strong&gt;spinach&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;orzo&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;reserved cooking water&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;lemon juice&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;lemon zest&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;remaining spices&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;S&amp;amp;P&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Cook, stirring often, scraping up any browned bits, 1 to 2 min., until the spinach has wilted and the flavours have combined.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

Red Pesto Pork Chops - Step #4 Combine the orzo

Combine the orzo

&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Divide the &lt;strong&gt;orzo&lt;/strong&gt; between your bowls.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Top with the &lt;strong&gt;pork&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Garnish with the &lt;strong&gt;cheese&lt;/strong&gt;. Bon app&amp;eacute;tit!&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

Red Pesto Pork Chops - Step #5 Plate your dish

Plate your dish

with Zesty Wilted Greens & Orzo

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L’Artisan

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Carb-wise

Family friendly

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One-pan

One-pot

Easy clean-up

Air fryer

Member favourite

Kid-friendly

Spotlight ingredient

Grass-fed

Ocean Wise

No added dairy

No added gluten

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