Grilled Marinated Pineapple Pork Chop with Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Recipe recommended by a Structure House dietician

Grilled Marinated Pineapple Pork Chop

Ingredients:
5 5-ounce center cut pork chops, trimmed
1½ tablespoon ginger, freshly chopped
½ teaspoon sesame oil
½ tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
1 garlic clove, minced
1 8-ounce can pineapple, reserve juice
½ teaspoon dry mustard

Procedure:
1.Combine sesame oil, garlic, mustard, ginger, soy sauce, and reserved pineapple juice in bowl and mix well.
2.Marinate pork in a zip-loc bag with pineapple sauce overnight.
3.Prepare grill with cooking spray and heat.
4.Grill pork for 2 minutes on each side, or until pork reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees.
5.During final grilling minutes, add 5 pineapple rings to the grill and cook 1-2 minutes until hot.

Yield: 5 4-ounce pieces and 1 pineapple ring.
Calories 276
Protein 36g
Fat 10g
Fiber <1g
Sodium 204mgs
Carbs 12g
Exchanges: 5 HFM, 1 fruit

Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients:
1 pound sweet potatoes
½ teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon brown sugar
Pinch nutmeg
1 teaspoon honey

Procedure:
1. Peel and roughly dice the potatoes.  Place potatoes in a medium pot and cover with cold water.
2. Bring to a boil and cook until soft.
3. Drain water and mash with the remaining ingredients.
4. Serve immediately or refrigerate.

Yield: 4 ½-cup servings
Calories 117
Protein 2g
Carbs 27g
Fiber 2g
Fat <1g
Sodium 14mgs
Exchanges: 2 starch