Ingredients

4 boneless pork loin chops, about 1 1/4 lbs/600 g 1 tsp dried oregano leaves 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil 3 tbsp basil pesto 1 onion, thinly sliced 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 tbsp chopped fresh oregano 2/3 cup vegetable cocktail Pinch salt

Instructions

Sprinkle pork chops with oregano and pepper; set aside. In ovenproof nonstick skillet, heat 1 tsp (5 mL) of the oil over medium high heat and brown pork chops on both sides. Spread pesto over pork chops and place in 400 F (200 C) oven for about 10 minutes or until hint of pink remains.  Meanwhile, in another nonstick skillet heat remaining oil over medium heat and cook onion, pepper and fresh oregano for about 8 minutes or until starting to brown and soften. Add vegetable cocktail and salt; simmer for about 5 minutes or until absorbed. Divide onion mixture among plates […]

Ingredients

1 salmon filet about 2 pounds

Parmesan Herb Crust:

3 cloves garlic finely minced 1/4 cup chopped parsley 1/2 cup chopped Parmesan cheese

Directions

Preheat oven to 425º F. Line rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easiest cleanup. Place salmon, skin side down, onto lined baking sheet. Cover salmon with another piece of parchment paper. Bake salmon for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and remove top piece of parchment paper. Top with garlic, Parmesan and parsley mixture. Return to oven uncovered and allow to bake until registers 135º F when checked with an internal thermometer probe. The Parmesan cheese should have melted and lightly browned.. Allow to rest about 5 minutes and serve.

Allowances: Makes 8 servings Count each serving as 4 servings of protein (group 6) and 1/2 fats (group 7).