Meal Kit
Tomato Butter Pork Chop
with creamed kale and tomatoes
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 6 days
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Contains: Milk
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Under %{max_calories} caloriesUnder 35g carbsOver 30g protein
- Keto-Friendly
- Gluten-Smart
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Chef
Maija Barnes
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In Your Box (serves 2)
- 12 oz. Boneless Pork Chops
- 8 oz. Kale
- 4 oz. Grape Tomatoes
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- ½ oz. Crumbled Bacon
- 1 tsp. Tomato Puree
- 3 Thyme Sprigs
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Nutrition (per serving) pOJ8JEPy
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Calories560
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Carbohydrates14g
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Net Carbs9g
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Fat36g
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Protein47g
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Sodium1300mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Mixing 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
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If using chicken breasts, pat dry. Cook until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes per side.
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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.
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If using salmon, pat dry. Add salmon, skin-side up first, and cook until salmon reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes per side.
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1 Prepare Ingredients and Make Tomato Butter
Stem kale and coarsely chop.
Halve tomatoes.Stem and mince thyme.In a mixing bowl, combine tomato puree and softened butter. Set aside.Pat pork dry and season both sides with 1/4 tsp. salt, a pinch of pepper, and thyme. -
2 Crisp the Bacon
Line a plate with a paper towel.
Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil.Add bacon to hot pan and stir occasionally until crisp, 2-3 minutes.Remove from burner. Transfer bacon to towel-lined plate. Reserve pan; no need to wipe clean. -
3 Cook the Pork Chops
Return pan used to cook bacon to medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil. Add pork chops to hot pan and cook until golden-brown and 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. Rest, 3 minutes.While pork cooks, continue recipe. -
4 Cook the Vegetables
Place a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil.
Add kale and 1 Tbsp. water to hot pan. Stir occasionally until bright green and starting to wilt, 2-3 minutes.Add tomatoes, cream cheese, 1/2 cup water, Parmesan, and 1/2 tsp. salt. Stir occasionally until vegetables are tender and sauce thickens, 4-5 minutes.Remove from burner. -
5 Finish the Dish
Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping pork with tomato butter and garnishing vegetables with crisped bacon. Bon appétit!
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