Pork Chops with Mushroom Cream and Hazelnuts, Roasted Blooming Onion with Ranch Dip, Roasted Spaghetti Squash

Name: Pork Chops with Mushroom Cream and Hazelnuts, Roasted Blooming Onion with Ranch Dip, Roasted Spaghetti Squash
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 3 cloves garlic, minced; 59 milliliters chopped hazelnuts; 118 milliliters heavy cream; 237 milliliters reduced-sodium chicken broth; 473 milliliters sliced wild mushrooms (any variety, combination); 1 Tbsp olive oil; 59 milliliters freshly chopped parsley leaves; 4 boneless pork loin chops, trimmed of fat; 118 milliliters ranch dip; 4 servings Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeded; 4 extra larges yellow onions (the biggest ones you can find!)

Pork Chops with Mushroom Cream and Hazelnuts, Roasted Blooming Onion with Ranch Dip, Roasted Spaghetti Squash requires about 1 hour from start to finish. This recipe covers 37% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 677 calories, 37g of protein, and 46g of fat. This recipe serves 4. It works well as a main course. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and primal diet. A mixture of onions, freshly parsley leaves, olive oil, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. To use up the olive oil you could follow this main course with the Sauteed Banana, Granolan and Yogurt Parfait as a dessert. The Super Bowl will be even more special with this recipe.

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray.

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Remove the outer skin from onions, keeping them whole.

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Onion

Cut onions from the top almost to the bottom (without cutting all the way through), making 8 equal wedges.

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Onion

Place onions on baking sheet, spray with cooking spray and season with salt and pepper. Arrange spaghetti squash on the same baking sheet, flesh side up. Spray squash with cooking spray and season with salt and pepper. Roast squash and onions for 25 to 30 minutes, until both are tender and onions are golden brown.

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Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season both sides of pork with salt and pepper.

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Add pork to hot skillet and cook 2 minutes per side, until golden brown.

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Remove pork from pan and set aside. To the same skillet add mushrooms and garlic and saute 5 minutes, until mushrooms soften and release juice.

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Add chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Return pork to pan and simmer 5 minutes, until cooked through.

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Add heavy cream and simmer 1 minute. Using a fork, pull squash from the skin in shreds, making spaghetti-like strands. Arrange squash on a platter or plate and top with pork and cream sauce. Top with hazelnuts and parsley.

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Serve 2 roasted onions alongside, with ranch dip, reserving remaining onions for another meal.

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Servings:

3cloves

garlic, minced 59milliliters

chopped hazelnuts 118milliliters

heavy cream 237milliliters

reduced-sodium chicken broth 473milliliters

sliced wild mushrooms (any variety, combination)1Tbsp

olive oil 59milliliters

freshly chopped parsley leaves 4

boneless pork loin chops, trimmed of fat 118milliliters

ranch dip 4servings

Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1

spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeded 4extra larges

yellow onions (the biggest ones you can find!)

Recommended wine: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Riesling

Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Riesling are my top picks for Pork Chops. Chardonnay suits simple chops or chops in a butter or cream sauce, dry riesling complements sweet additions like honey mustard or apples, and pinot noir is a safe bet for pork dishes in general. The Foley Johnson Carneros Chardonnay with a 4.6 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 23 dollars per bottle.

Foley Johnson Carneros Chardonnay

Aromas are concentrated and complex in our 2016 Carneros Chardonnay. Notes of grilled peach, pear, buttered croissant, and vanilla set the stage for a rich, and full-bodied Chardonnay. The aromas expand on the palate with mouthwatering flavors of pear, apple crisp, honeysuckle, toasted coconut, and vanilla wafer. This wine’s balance and structure coupled with its bright acidity makes it an age-worthy wine to be enjoyed for several years. Enjoy this beauty with a succulent roasted chicken and wild mushroom risotto.