Pork Chops W/Apples & Thyme

Yield: 4 servings

Source: "The Eating Well Diabetes Cookbook"

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Ingredients

3/4 C red-sodium chicken broth, divided
2 tsp cornstarch
2 tsp canola oil
4 (4 oz) boneless pork chops, 1/2-inch thick, trimmed of fat
1 sm onion, sliced
1 tart apples, such as Granny Smith, peeled/sliced
1/4 C apple cider or apple juice
2 tsp Dijon mustard
1/4 tsp dried thyme

Mix 2 tablespoons broth and cornstarch in a small bowl.
Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add chops and cook until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
Reduce heat to medium-high add onion to the pan. Cook, stirring often, until it starts to soften and brown, 2 to 3 minutes.
Add apple and cook, stirring often, until tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in remaining broth, cider (or juice), mustard, thyme and cornstarch mixture. Bring to a boil, stirring, until thickened and glossy, about 1 minute. Return the chops to the pan and heat through. Serve immediately.
Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/4 of recipe):Calories: 219, Fat: 9 g, Cholesterol: 67 mg,Carbohydrate: 9 g, Protein: 24 g, Fiber: 1 g, Sodium: 102 mg
Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 Fruit, 3 Lean Meat