Pork Chops with Tomatoes, Peppers and Mushrooms

INGREDIENTS

• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  
• 2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
  
• 4 loin pork chops, 3/4-inch thick (about 1 pound), fat removed
  
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
  
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
  
• 1-1/2 teaspoons fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
  
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)
  
• 1 cup coarsely chopped plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped
  
• 8 ounces whole Modern fresh white mushrooms, cleaned, trimmed and thickly sliced (about 2-1/2 cups)
  
• 1 large sweet red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch strips (about 1 cup)

INSTRUCTIONS

This classic combination looks and tastes like the recipe Mom used to make, but we’ve trimmed the calories so you can enjoy it even more.

In large, heavy skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add garlic and pork chops; cook until chops are lightly browned on both sides, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove and set aside. Increase heat and add wine, salt, oregano and crushed red pepper, if desired. Continue to cook, stirring to loosen particles, until wine is reduced by about half, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add tomatoes and return chops to skillet. Reduce heat, cover and simmer, basting periodically, until chops are fully cooked through, 35 to 40 minutes. Chops are done when no pink remains in meat. Meanwhile, in medium-sized skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Sauté mushrooms and bell pepper; cook and stir 5 minutes. Transfer mushrooms and peppers to skillet with cooked chops and mix thoroughly. Simmer for 2 or 3 minutes to allow ingredients to blend. Transfer pork chops to serving platter, pour pan juices and vegetables over top and serve immediately.

Yield: 4 servings