Diet Recipes - Maple Mustard Pork Chops With Steamed Broccoli

StarBuzz Weekly, Toronto-Author: soeace
One of the hardest things people face when it comes to losing weight is knowing what foods are the best to eat. Often times they think that have to eat foods that don't taste great and has no flavor. In all reality, the so called "healthy food" can taste just as good, if not better, than the junk foods you have been consuming.


All you have to do when eating healthy is to use your imagination a little. There are a lot of things you can throw together that have an unbelievable amount of flavor. Remember to also do everything in moderation. For example, I love chocolate. So, I will eat a small amount occasionally to help with my craving, but I want over do it.

I wanted to take a few minutes to give you a recipe that you can make for dinner than not only has a ton of flavor, but it is also good for you as well. It is called Maple Mustard Pork Chops with a side of Steamed Broccoli.

Here is a list of ingredients for the pork chops:

This makes 2 servings.
1 large Ziploc bag
1 tablespoon of Maple Syrup
1 tablespoon of Dijon Mustard
1 teaspoon of Olive Oil
1 small clove of crushed garlic
2 bone-in pork chops
Salt and pepper to taste

First, you will need to preheat your skillet to medium high. Mix together in a small bowl the olive oil, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, salt, pepper, and garlic. Place the mixture inside the Ziploc bag with the two pork chops and shake to coat the chops. Remove the chops from the bag and place in the skillet; cooking should be about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Pour the remaining mixture onto the chops while they are cooking to add more flavors.

Here is what you need to do for the steamed broccoli:

Break a head of broccoli into bite sized florets. Add about an inch of water to a saucepan and bring to a boil. Then add the florets to the boiling water and cover. Take the heat down to medium. Cook the broccoli for about 6 to 7 minutes or until easy they are easily pierced by a fork. Drain and season with salt and pepper.

Finding the right foods to eat does not have to be a problem. You do not have to cut out flavor when trying to eat healthy; you just need to use your imagination.

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