Jerk Pumpkin Seed Pork Chops with Ginger Apricot Acorn Squash


Serves 2
Ingredients

 
2 pork chops
jerk pork seasoning (I used a mixture from Penzey's Spices)
1 egg white
3 Tbsp plain soy milk
3 Tbsp unsweetened applesauce
1/8 cup roasted sesame seeds, ground
1/8 cup whole wheat bread crumb
1/3 cup panko Japanese bread crumb
Extra virgin olive oil spray
2 Tbsp whole roasted pumpkin seeds


Directions


1. Start your recipe for acorn squash and get that in the microwave then season your pork chops with the Jerk seasoning.


2. Preheat the broiler to high.


3. Mix the egg whites, soy milk and applesauce in one dish and the bread crumb, pumpkin seeds and panko in a second dish; thirdly, have a baking sheet prepped with EVOO spray for the completed pork chops. Dip each pork chop in the egg mixture, turning to coat and then dip them into the pumpkin seed mixture, turn to coat and shake off excess. Spray each side with EVOO spray and place them on the baking sheet.


4. Broil for 10 to 12 minutes, turning half way through. Put the acorn squash in at this time. 
**The temperature of pork should reach 160 degrees.


5. Top with pumpkin seeds and serve with the Roasted Ginger-Apricot Acorn Squash and steamed veggies.