Serves 4 / Prep time: 20 minutes / Cook time: 30 minutes
Pork is a healthy choice that falls somewhere between poultry and red meat on the nutrition spectrum, which is why pork is often called the other white meat. Pork is very high in protein and vitamin D and low in saturated fat. You will have to combine pork with ingredients higher in fat, like the nuts and goat cheese in this recipe, to meet your keto macros.
3 ounces goat cheese
½ cup chopped walnuts
¼ cup toasted chopped almonds
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
4 center-cut pork chops, butterflied
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
Sea salt
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. In a small bowl, make the filling by stirring together the goat cheese,
walnuts, almonds, and thyme until well mixed.
3. Season the pork chops inside and outside with salt and pepper. Stuff each chop, pushing the filling to the bottom of the cut section. Secure the stuffing with toothpicks through the meat.
4. Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Pan sear the pork chops until they’re browned on each side, about 10 minutes in total.
5. Transfer the pork chops to a baking dish and roast the chops in the oven until cooked through, about 20 minutes.
6. Serve after removing the toothpicks.
PER SERVING
Calories: 481; Fat: 38g; Protein: 29g; Carbs: 5g; Fiber: 3g;
Net Carbs: 2g; Fat 70%/ Protein 25%/ Carbs 5%