Cumin Pork & Sweet Potatoes with Spiced Butter
This flavorful pork dish goes great with the tasty sweet potato side. Complete the meal by serving this recipe with a side of steamed vegetables or a colorful garden salad.
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- Servings
- 4 Servings
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- Serving size
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3 ounces of pork, 1/2 sweet potato, and about 1 Tbsp. of topping
Ingredients
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boneless pork cutlets (4-ounce each, trimmed of fat)
- 4
- 4
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ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp
- 1/2 tsp
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Paprika to taste
- 1
- 1
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sweet potatoes (8-ounce each, pierced in several areas with fork)
- 2
- 2
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margarine (reduced-fat)
- 2 tbsp
- 2 tbsp
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packed dark brown sugar
- 2 tbsp
- 2 tbsp
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orange zest (grated)
- 1/2 tsp
- 1/2 tsp
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vanilla, butter, and nut flavoring
- 1/4 tsp
- 1/4 tsp
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ground nutmeg
- 1/8 tsp
- 1/8 tsp
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small oranges (quartered)
- 4
- 4
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Directions
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Cook potatoes in microwave on HIGH setting for 10 to 11 minutes or until they are fork-tender.
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Meanwhile, place a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Sprinkle cumin and paprika evenly over pork chops and season lightly with salt and pepper if desired. Cook pork chops 4 minutes on each side or until barely pink in center.
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In a small bowl, stir together the topping ingredients until well-blended.
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Cut potatoes in half lengthwise, fluff with a fork, and spoon equal amounts of topping mixture on each half. Serve with quartered oranges alongside.