Grilled Pork Chops and Quinoa with Broccoli and Asparagus

Name: Grilled Pork Chops and Quinoa with Broccoli and Asparagus
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: ¾ cup (135 g) quinoa, rinsed and drained; 3 cups (210 g) broccoli florets; 1 lb (450 g) asparagus, trimmed and cut into pieces; 1 onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil; 1 cup (45 g) dill, finely chopped; 4 bone-in pork chops, each about ¾ inch (2 cm) thick; ½ cup (125 ml) maple syrup; ½ cup (125 ml) soy sauce; 2 tbsp fresh ginger, finely chopped; ½ onion, thinly sliced

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Preparation 15 min
Cooking 25 min
Servings 4

Nut-free
Lactose-free
Dairy-free
Egg-free

Ingredients

Quinoa
- ¾ cup (135 g) quinoa, rinsed and drained
- 3 cups (210 g) broccoli florets
- 1 lb (450 g) asparagus, trimmed and cut into pieces
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
- 1 cup (45 g) dill, finely chopped
Pork Chops
- 4 bone-in pork chops, each about ¾ inch (2 cm) thick
- ½ cup (125 ml) maple syrup
- ½ cup (125 ml) soy sauce
- 2 tbsp fresh ginger, finely chopped
- ½ onion, thinly sliced

Preparation

Quinoa
- In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the quinoa for 10 minutes. Add the broccoli and asparagus. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes longer or until the quinoa is tender and the vegetables are blanched. Drain.
- In a large, deep skillet over medium heat, soften the onion and garlic in the oil. Add the quinoa and vegetables. Cook for 2 minutes while stirring. Add the dill.
Pork Chops
- Preheat the grill, setting the burners to high. Oil the grate.
- Lightly oil the pork chops. Season with salt and pepper. Grill the chops for 4 minutes on each side or until the desired doneness.
- In a small pot, bring the maple syrup, soy sauce, ginger and onion to a boil. Let simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Serve the quinoa mixture with the pork chops. Cover with the sauce.

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Grilled Pork Chops and Quinoa with Broccoli and Asparagus

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