Caramelized Onion & parmesan Smothered pork chops

Winter has returned to the Great White North and what better to settle in with a comfort food that will be both warming and adding a twist for those wanting not to sacrifice taste for health. This recipe does contain both pork and dairy but keeps the carbs low for those eating Keto/low carb. I have included options to make it dairy or pork free for those avoiding those foods.

Caramelized Onion and Parmesan Smothered Pork Chops

Ingredients

• 1.5 lb center cut boneless pork chops ** can opt for boneless chicken breasts for an alternative

• ½ medium onion, sliced

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 2 tablespoons of avocado or coconut oil

• 1 cup heavy whipping cream ** or 1 can of coconut milk

• 1 oz cream cheese ** Omit if dairy-free

• ⅓ cup chicken broth

• ⅓ cup parmesan cheese ** replace with 1/3 cup of Brewer's Yeast

• ½ cup cheddar cheese ** omit or replace with dairy-free cheese such as Daiya 

• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning

• ½ teaspoon pepper

• salt to taste

Instructions:

1. Heat pan on medium/high heat, add 2 TBSP of avocado oil, saute onions until caramelized, add garlic and brown the pork chops (approx 3-5 minutes each side).

2. Remove pork chops/chicken from pan.

3. Add remining ingredients, and cook on medium until sauce thickens, whisk and stir continuously.

4. Add pork chops/chicken back to sauce mixture and simmer on low for 5 minutes or until done.

Simple Cucumber Salad

Ingredients:

• 1 field cucumber

• 1 TBSP Italian Seasoning

• 1 TBSP Apple cider vinegar

• 2 TBSP Extra virgin olive oil

Instructions:

1.  Slice cucumber into thin slices

2.  Add Italian seasoning, apple cider vinegar and olive oil and mix well.

3. Serve as a delicious side.