Meal Kit

Smoky Chipotle Pork Chop

with spiced zucchini

Prep & Cook Time: 25-35 min.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Spice Level: Mild

Cook Within: 6 days

Contains: Milk, Eggs

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In Your Box (serves 2)

  • 12 oz. Boneless Pork Chops
  • 2 Zucchini
  • 1 Lime
  • 1 Shallot
  • 1 oz. Pepitas
  • Info
    1 oz. Chipotle Pesto
  • Info
    0.42 oz. Mayonnaise
  • Info
    ⅓ oz. Butter
  • 1 tsp. Chile and Cumin Rub
  • ½ tsp. Garlic Salt

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    590
  • Carbohydrates
    16g
  • Net Carbs
    11g
  • Fat
    40g
  • Protein
    44g
  • Sodium
    1200mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
  • 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl
  • 1 Large Non-Stick Pan

Before You Cook

Cooking Guidelines

To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:

  • Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
  • Seafood 145° F |
  • Chicken 165° F |
  • Ground Beef 160° F |
  • Ground Turkey 165° F |
  • Ground Pork 160° F

Customize It Instructions

  • If using antibiotic free chicken breasts, pat dry. Cook until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes per side.

  • If using filets mignon, pat dry. Cook until steak reaches desired doneness, or 4-6 minutes per side for medium/medium-well. Rest, 3 minutes. Steak thickness can vary; if you receive a thinner steak, we recommend checking for doneness sooner.

  • If using salmon, pat dry. Add salmon, skin-side up first, and cook until salmon reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes per side. 

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Trim zucchini ends, halve lengthwise, and cut into 1/2” half-moons. Zucchini quantity may vary, but total weight will remain the same. Don't worry; recipe instructions are not impacted.

    Halve lime. Cut one half into wedges and juice the other half.

    Coarsely crush pepitas in shipping bag.

    Peel and halve shallot. Slice thinly.

    Pat pork chops dry and season both sides with half the garlic salt (reserve remaining for vegetables) and 1/4 tsp. pepper.

  2. 2

    Toast the Pepitas

    Line a plate with a paper towel.

    Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil. Add pepitas and a pinch of salt to hot pan. Stir often until lightly toasted, 2-3 minutes.

    Remove from burner. Transfer pepitas to towel-lined plate. Reserve pan; no need to wipe clean.

  3. 3

    Cook the Pork Chops

    Return pan used to toast pepitas to medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil. Add pork chops to hot pan and cook until golden-brown and pork chops reach a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 3-5 minutes per side.

    Pork thickness can vary; if you receive a thinner chop, we recommend checking for doneness sooner.

    Remove from burner. Transfer to a plate and tent with foil. Rest, 3 minutes.

    While pork cooks, continue recipe.

  4. 4

    Cook the Vegetables

    Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil. Add zucchini to hot pan and stir occasionally until lightly browned, 4-6 minutes.

    Add shallots, chile and cumin rub, and remaining garlic salt. Stir occasionally until vegetables are tender, 2-3 minutes.

    Remove from burner.

    While vegetables cook, continue recipe.

  5. 5

    Make Sauce and Finish Dish

    In a microwave-safe bowl, combine butter and pesto (to taste). Cover with a damp paper towel. Microwave covered until melted, 10-15 seconds.

    Carefully remove from microwave. Vigorously stir in 1 tsp. lime juice, mayonnaise, and a pinch of salt until combined. Set aside.

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping pork chop with sauce (to taste) and garnishing vegetables with toasted pepitas. Squeeze lime wedges over to taste. Bon appétit!

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