Italian Pork Chops

Italian seasoning and balsamic vinegar lend authentic Italian flavor to these meaty chops.

SERVINGS: 6 servings

CARB GRAMS PER SERVING: 29

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Nutrition Facts Per Serving:

Servings: 6 servings
Calories279
Total Fat (g)5
Saturated Fat (g)2
Monounsaturated Fat (g)2
Polyunsaturated Fat (g)1
Cholesterol (mg)60
Sodium (mg)323
Carbohydrate (g)29
Total Sugar (g)8
Fiber (g)4
Protein (g)28
Vitamin C (DV%)38
Calcium (DV%)8
Iron (DV%)13

Diabetic Exchanges

Starch (d.e.)1
Vegetables (d.e.)2
Lean Meat (d.e.)3

1	mediumonion, chopped
6	pork rib chops (with bone), cut 1/2 inch thick (about 2 1/2 pounds)
2	teaspoonsdried Italian seasoning, crushed
4	clovesgarlic, minced
1/2	teaspoonsalt
1/4	teaspoonground black pepper
2	14-1/2-ounce cansno-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
2	tablespoonsbalsamic vinegar
2	mediumzucchini, halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces
2	tablespoonscornstarch
2	tablespoonscold water
4	ouncesdried orzo, cooked according to package directions

1. Place onion in a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker. Place half of the pork chops atop onions. Sprinkle with half of the Italian seasoning, garlic, salt, and pepper. Repeat layering with remaining pork chops, Italian seasoning, garlic, salt, and pepper. Top with undrained tomatoes and balsamic vinegar. Add zucchini pieces to cooker.

2. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 8 to 9 hours or on high-heat setting for 4 to 4-1/2 hours.

3. Using a slotted spoon and tongs, transfer meat and vegetables to a serving platter; cover and keep warm. In a medium saucepan stir together cornstarch and the cold water; stir in cooking juices from cooker. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly; cook and stir for 2 minutes more. Serve over meat and vegetables. Serve with orzo.