Cumin-crusted Grilled Pork Chops over Green Salsa

Contributed by Healthy Recipes For Diabetic Friends Y-Group
* Makes 6 servings
== Ingredients ==
* 6 x ½-inch-thick boneless pork chops
* 1 teaspoon salt
* ½ teaspoon ground cumin
* freshly ground pepper
* 5 tomatillos, papery skins removed, rinsed, quartered
* 1 jalapeno, seeded, quartered
* 1 small onion, quartered
* 2 cloves garlic
* juice of ½ lime
* 1 tablespoon maple syrup or pancake syrup
* ½ cup chopped cilantro
== Directions ==
# Heat grill to medium-high or heat broiler.
# Season pork chops with ½ teaspoon of the salt, cumin and pepper to taste; set aside.
# Combine tomatillos, jalapeno, onion, garlic, lime juice, syrup, remaining ½ teaspoon of salt and pepper to taste in the bowl of a food processor.
# Pulse 8 to 10 times until mixture is coarsely chopped.
# Transfer salsa to a microwave-proof bowl; microwave on high 3 minutes.
# Remove.
# Stir in the cilantro and set aside.
# Meanwhile, cook the pork chops until no longer pink inside, turning once, about 5 minutes per side.
# Divide salsa among 6 plates; top with pork chops and bean salad.
== Nutritional information ==
Calories 224 | Fat 11 g | Carbs 6 g | Sodium 439 mg | Fiber 1 g 		
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