Browned Pork Chops With Gravy

Ingredients: 

4 boneless pork loin chops - (12 oz)
1/2 teaspoon dried sage leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves
1/4 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
Nonstick olive oil cooking spray as needed
1/4 cup coarsely-chopped onion
1 garlic clove minced
1 cup sliced mushrooms
3/4 cup beef broth
1/3 cup nonfat sour cream
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 cups hot cooked noodles
Snipped parsley (optional)

Yield: 

4 Servings

Method: 

Trim fat from chops. Stir together sage, marjoram, pepper and salt. Rub on both sides of chops.

Spray large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat. Place chops in skillet. Cook 5 minutes, turning once, or until chops are just barely pink. Remove chops from skillet; keep warm.

Add onion and garlic to skillet; cook and stir 2 minutes. Add mushrooms and broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, 3 to 4 minutes or until mushrooms are tender.

Whisk together sour cream, flour and mustard in medium bowl. Whisk in about 3 tablespoons broth from skillet. Stir sour cream mixture into skillet. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil. Serve over pork chops and noodles. Sprinkle with parsley, if desired.

This recipe yields 4 servings.

Exchanges Per Serving: 1 1/2 Starch, 3 Meat, 1 Vegetable.

Nutrition Facts: Calories 315; Calories from fat 29%; Total Fat 10g; Saturated Fat 3g; Protein 25g; Carbohydrates 30g; Cholesterol 67mg; Sodium 296mg; Dietary Fiber 2g.