Blue Cheese 'n' Chops

Contributed by Healthy Recipes for Diabetic Friends Y-Group
Source: Diabetic Living Diet Online
Cook Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4
==Ingredients==
* cooking spray
* 2½ cups brown rice
* 4 scallions (green onions)
* ⅓ cup apple juice
* ¼ cup walnuts
* ½ tsp salt
* ⅛ tsp black pepper
* 1 tsp dried thyme
* 4 pork, boneless loin chops
* 1 red pear
* ¼ cup blue cheese, (crumbled)
==Directions==
# Spray a 2-quart square baking dish and a large skillet with nonstick coating; set aside.
# In a large bowl combine the cooked rice, green onions, 2 tablespoons of the apple juice, the walnuts (if desired), ¼ teaspoon salt, and the ⅛ teaspoon pepper.
# Spoon rice mixture into prepared baking dish.
# In a small bowl stir together the thyme, ¼ teaspoon salt, and the ¼ to ½ teaspoon pepper.
# Rub onto both sides of chops.
# Cook chops in skillet over medium-high heat until browned, turning once.
# Arrange browned chops on top of rice mixture.
# Pour remaining apple juice over chops.
# Bake, covered, in a 350°F oven about 30 minutes or until no pink remains in chops and juices run clear.
# Transfer chops to serving plates.
# Stir chopped pear and blue cheese into hot rice mixture; serve with chops.
== Nutritional information ==
Per serving:
* 305 Calories | 9g Total Fat | 5g Saturated Fat | 45 mg Cholesterol | 416 mg Sodium | 38g Carbs | 3g Dietary Fiber | 17g Protein
* Exchanges: ½ fruit | 2 starches | 2 lean meats
* Carb Choices: 2½
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