Lunch: Asian Pork Chops

Regular soy sauce contains wheat and gluten, so if you need to follow a gluten-free diet, make sure you purchase gluten-free soy sauce for this recipe. This dish pairs well with our Asian Kale Slaw recipe.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Broccoli

Health and fertility benefits of Asian Pork Chops

Broccoli is one of the non-starchy vegetables that has a very low glycemic index (GI), which is beneficial for reducing blood sugar levels. Broccoli is also a source of DIM (Diindolymethane). Diindolymethane is very effective in reducing the testosterone levels in the body, an action that would automatically curb male dominant features and regulate the estrogen levels in the system.

Ingredients

Vegetable Side
2 cups broccoli florets

Marinade
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon canola oil
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 clove garlic, minced

Pork
2 teaspoons canola oil
4 pork loin boneless chops (each ½-inch thick, about 1 pound total)
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped

Instructions

Steam the broccoli for 5 minutes; until tender.
In a medium bowl, combine the marinade ingredients. Add the pork chops and marinate them in refrigerator for 20 minutes or longer.
Add 2 teaspoons canola oil to a large sauté pan over medium-high heat.
Sauté the pork chops for about 5 minutes per side or until done. (Reserve marinade for later).
Place the marinade in a small saucepan. Bring it to a boil; reduce the heat and simmer about 2 minutes. Place the pork chops on serving platter and pour the cooked marinade over them.
Top the pork chops with chopped cilantro and serve with the steamed broccoli.

Recipe Cost: $10.00
Side Suggestion: For an affordable starchy side, add 1/3 cup cooked brown rice to your pork chops and broccoli. 

MAKE IT GLUTEN-FREE: Confirm all ingredients are gluten-free, and this recipe can be made gluten-free.

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