WHY IT’S LIGHT A very thin pork cutlet is a healthful main course meat, even after sautéing in olive oil; the secret is to only dredge in flour and skip the more traditional bread-crumb coatings. Fill out the plate with vegetables such as leafy greens and sautéed cherry tomatoes.

　　

Ingredients

serves 4

　　2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus wedges for serving

　　2 tablespoons olive oil

　　Coarse salt and ground pepper

　　4 boneless pork loin chops (5 ounces each), excess fat removed

　　1/4 cup all-purpose flour

　　1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved

　　4 bunches arugula (about 1 pound total), thick stems trimmed, washed well and dried

　　Shaved Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)

　　

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine lemon juice and 1 teaspoon oil. Season dressing with salt and pepper.

　　

Step 2

Place pork on a work surface; to butterfly chops, slice each one in half horizontally, stopping before cutting all the way through. Open up like a book. Then, one at a time, place opened chops between two large pieces of plastic wrap. Using a meat mallet or the bottom of a small heavy pan, pound until an even 1/4 inch thickness. On a plate, combine flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Dredge each cutlet in flour mixture to coat completely, then shake off excess.

　　

Step 3

In a medium skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high. Add tomatoes, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Remove tomatoes.

　　

Step 4

In same skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high. Add 2 cutlets; cook until browned, 1 to 2 minutes. Turn over; cook until cooked through, about 30 seconds more. Transfer to a plate; tent with foil to keep warm. Repeat with remaining 2 teaspoons oil and 2 cutlets.

　　

Step 5

Add arugula to bowl with dressing; toss to coat. Divide tomatoes among plates; add 1 cutlet to each. Top pork with arugula and, if desired, Parmesan. Serve with lemon wedges.

　　

nutrition information

Step 6

(Per Serving)

　　

Step 7

Calories: 351

　　

Step 8

Fat: 14.1g (3.7g Saturated Fat)

　　

Step 9

Protein: 26.2g

　　

Step 10

Carbohydrates: 14.3g

　　

Step 11

Fiber: 2.9g

　　Everyday Food: Light