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ONION- AND- CHERRY- GLAZED PORK CHOPS

EASY ENTERTAINING: These onion- and- cherry- glazed pork chops would please any guest. Serve with brown rice pilaf, green beans, a spinach salad and sourdough rolls. Lemon sorbet is just the right light dessert.

Ingredients

4 well- trimmed boneless pork chops ( 3/ 4 inch thick) 1/ 2 teaspoon garlic- pepper seasoning 3 teaspoons olive oil, divided 2 small onions, sliced into thin rings 1 tablespoon packed light brown sugar 1 teaspoon cornstarch 1/ 3 cup water 1/ 4 cup sweetened or tart dried cherries 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar Servings: makes 4 servings Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: less than 30 minutes

Season chops with garlic- pepper seasoning. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet to medium- high. Cook chops 6 to 8 minutes or until golden brown, turning once. Remove chops from skillet; keep warm. Reduce heat to medium- low. Cook onions, covered, in remaining oil in the same skillet, 12 to 14 minutes or until onions are tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in brown sugar. Increase heat to medium and cook 3 or 4 minutes more or until onions are lightly browned.

Meanwhile, stir together cornstarch, water, cherries and vinegar. Add to skillet; cook and stir until bubbly and slightly thickened. Add chops ( and accumulated liquid) back to skillet and heat through; serve.

Per serving: 330 calories, 35 grams protein, 12 grams fat ( 34 percent calories from fat), 3.4 grams saturated fat, 18 grams carbohydrate, 90 milligrams cholesterol, 126 milligrams sodium, 2 grams fiber.

Carb count: 1.