Pork Chops & Mozzarella on Cannellini and Lentil Pu

Name: Pork Chops & Mozzarella on Cannellini and Lentil Puree
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 tablespoons Italian olive oil; 12 onion, finely chopped; 2 pinches of crushed dried chilies; 14 ounces lentils; 14 ounces cannellini beans; 4 pork chops; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon rosemary, chopped; 4 sprigs fresh rosemary; 2 fresh mozzarella balls, drained and sliced

Servings: persons

1
Heat 3 tablespoons of the olive oil in a saucepan.
2
Add in the onion and dried chili and fry until golden, stirring often.
3
Add in the canned lentils and cannellini beans, together with the juices.
4
Bring to the boil and simmer for 5 minutes, cooking off the liquid.
5
Using a hand-blender, blend the lentil mixture into a puree.
6
Preheat a griddle pan until hot.
7
Coat the pork chops with olive oil and season with salt, freshly ground pepper and chopped rosemary.
8
Griddle the chops for 2 minutes on each side.
9
Transfer the chops to a roasting tray.
10
Top each chop with a rosemary stalk, then 2 slices of mozzarella.
11
Season with salt and freshly ground pepper and drizzle with olive oil.
12
Preheat the broiler, then grill the chops for 1-2 minutes until the mozzarella begins to melt.
13
Place 3-4 tablespoons of the lentil mixture each on 4 serving plates, then top with a pork chop.
14
Serve at once.

1086

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 tablespoons Italian olive oil, 12 onion, finely chopped, 2 pinches of crushed dried chilies, 14 ounces lentils, and more.

Yes, Pork Chops & Mozzarella on Cannellini and Lentil Puree falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Pork Chops & Mozzarella on Cannellini and Lentil Puree

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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