Pork Loin Chop and Farro with Mushrooms and Peas
 
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Serves: 1
Ingredients
  • Pork Loin6 oz pork loin chop2 tbsp floursalt and pepper to taste1/4 tsp onion powder1/4 tsp garlic powder2 tsp olive oil2 tsp butter
  • Farro1/3 cup farro1/2 cup crimini mushrooms, sliced1/3 cup frozen peas2 scallions, sliced and divided into green and white1 medium garlic clove, minced1/4 tsp thyme1/8 tsp sweet paprika1/8 tsp smoked paprikasalt and pepper to taste1 cup vegetable broth1/4 cup Parmesan cheese,shredded or shaved
Instructions
  1. In a medium saute pan with a lid, heat over Medium/Medium-High heat.
  2. Sprinkle salt, pepper, ½ the onion powder and ½ the garlic powder onto the pork loin chop.
  3. Sprinkle 1 tbsp flour and lightly rub to coat the meat.
  4. Turn the chop over and repeat the process with the salt, pepper, and remaining onion powder, garlic powder and flour.
  5. Add the olive oil to the pan and swirl to spread.
  6. Add the butter and swirl to melt and combine.
  7. When the butter stops bubbling, add the pork loin chop and each side, approximately 2 - 3 minutes each side.
  8. When the meat is nicely browned, remove to a plate and return the pan to the heat.
  9. Add the mushrooms and saute until the edges begin to brown, approximately 2 minutes.
  10. Add the white portion of the scallions and saute for a minute.
  11. Add the peas and garlic and saute until the garlic is fragrant, approximately 1 minute.
  12. Add the farro and spices, stirring gently to combine.
  13. Clear the center of the pan and place the meat into the open section.
  14. Add the broth and bring to a strong simmer.
  15. Cover and reduce the heat to Low/Medium-Low and cook until the farro absorbs the liquid, approximately 30 minutes. Start checking at 20 minutes.
  16. When done, remove the chop to a plate and increase the heat to Medium.
  17. Spread the Parmesan cheese onto the farro and stir to combine and melt.
  18. Remove from the heat and plate, garnishing with the green parts of the scallions.
Notes
This farro dish can be made vegan/vegetarian simply by removing the pork loin chop and butter from the recipe. It makes a delicious and healthy dish that could stand on its own!
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 1 Calories: 965 Fat: 45g Saturated fat: 10g Unsaturated fat: 8g Trans fat: 0g Carbohydrates: 65g Sugar: 4g Sodium: 2084mg Fiber: 7g Protein: 69g Cholesterol: 185mg
Recipe by Cooking 4 One at https://www.cooking-4-one.com/2017/04/04/pork-loin-chop-and-farro-with-mushrooms-and-peas/