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Smart Vietnamese-Style Marinated Pork Chops

Smart Vietnamese-Style Marinated Pork Chops

with Fresh Salad and Crispy Shallots

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Easier than takeout and as fresh as can be, this dinner delivers big, bold Southeast Asian-inspired flavours of chili, mint, crispy shallots, garlic and soy!

Carb Smart (50 g carbohydrates or less) is based on a per serving calculation of the recipe's carbohydrate amount.

Calorie Smart (650kcal or less) is based on a per serving calculation of the recipe's kilocalorie amount.

Tags:
Under 650 Calories
•Quick
•Spicy
•Under 50g of Carbs
Allergens:
Soy
•Wheat
•Sulphites

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.

Preparation Time25 minutes
Cooking Time8 minutes
DifficultyMedium
serving amount

340 g

Pork Chops, boneless

1 unit(s)

Lemongrass

1 tbsp

Soy Sauce

(Contains: Soy, Wheat, Sulphites May contain traces of: Sesame, Sulphites, Wheat, Crustaceans, Egg, Fish, Milk, Mustard)

½ tbsp

Garlic Puree

(May contain traces of: Sesame, Sulphites, Wheat, Crustaceans, Egg, Fish, Milk, Mustard, Soy)

113 g

Spring Mix

1 unit(s)

Mini Cucumber

1 unit(s)

Tomato

2 tbsp

Sweet Chili Sauce

(May contain traces of: Sesame, Sulphites, Wheat, Crustaceans, Egg, Fish, Milk, Mustard, Soy)

1 tbsp

Seasoned Rice Vinegar

(Contains: Sulphites)

14 g

Crispy Shallots

(Contains: Wheat)

7 g

Mint

Not included in your delivery

1 tbsp

Oil*

0.13 tsp

Salt*

0.13 tsp

Pepper*

Calories370 kcal
Fat14 g
Saturated Fat4 g
Carbohydrate20 g
Sugar11 g
Dietary Fiber2 g
Protein41 g
Cholesterol105 mg
Sodium770 mg
Potassium1000 mg
Calcium75 mg
Iron3 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.
•Whisk
•Medium Bowl
•Measuring Spoons
•Rolling Pin
•Plastic Wrap
•Large Bowl
•Large Non-Stick Pan

Cooking Steps

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Make marinade
1
  • Remove and discard outer layer of lemongrass, then halve lengthwise. Place cut-side down on a cutting board. 
  • Using the back of a spoon or a pot, forcefully hit lemongrass to crush. Chop very finely.
  • Add lemongrass, 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) garlic puree and soy sauce to a medium bowl, then whisk to combine. 
Prep pork chops
2
  • Pat pork chops dry with paper towels.
  • Place each chop on a cutting board and cover with plastic wrap.
  • Using a rolling pin or heavy-bottomed pan, pound each chop until 1/2-inch thick.
  • Season with salt and pepper, then add to bowl with marinade.
Prep salad
3
  • Meanwhile, cut cucumber into 1/4-inch half-moons.
  • Cut tomato into 1/4-inch pieces.
  • Roughly chop mint.
  • Add half the sweet chili sauce (use all for 4 ppl), vinegar and 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) oil to a large bowl. Whisk to combine.
  • Set aside.
Cook pork chops
4
  • Heat a large non-stick pan over medium heat.
  • When the pan is hot, add 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) oil, then pork.
  • Pan-fry until golden-brown and cooked through, 3-6 min per side.**
Finish and serve
5
  • Slice pork chops.
  • Add tomatoes, cucumbers and spring mix to the large bowl with dressing. Add as much mint as desired, then toss to combine. 
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Divide salad between bowls. Top with pork.
  • Sprinkle half the crispy shallots (use all for 4 ppl) over top.

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