In this easy, nutrient-dense recipe, pork chops are paired with farro and spinac…

In this easy, nutrient-dense recipe, pork chops are paired with farro and spinach in a zesty peanut butter-lime sauce. This one-skillet meal will be on the table in under 30 minutes and requires minimal cleanup. Garlic-Lime Pork with Farro & Spinach from eatingwell is a winner weekday night dinner.
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Ingredients
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon peanut butter or almond butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ teaspoons honey
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
4 (8 ounce) bone-in pork chops, cut 3/4 to 1 inch thick and trimmed
4 teaspoons olive oil
1 8.5-ounce pouch cooked farro, such as Simply Balanced™
2 (5 ounce) packages fresh baby spinach
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts, toasted (see Tip) (Optional)
1 wedge Lime wedges

Directions
Step 1
In a small bowl whisk together lime juice, peanut butter, garlic, honey, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper. Sprinkle chops with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper.

Step 2
In a 12-inch nonstick skillet heat 2 teaspoon of the oil over medium-high. Add chops; cook 7 to 10 minutes or until a thermometer registers 145 degrees F, turning once. Remove from skillet; cover and keep warm.

Step 3
In same skillet heat the remaining 2 teaspoon oil over medium. Add lime mixture, stirring to scrape up crusty brown bits. Add farro; cook and stir until grains are separated. Add spinach; cook and stir until heated through and spinach is beginning to wilt. If desired, season with additional pepper.

Step 4
Serve chops with farro mixture. If desired, sprinkle with walnuts and serve with lime wedges.

Tip: To toast nuts, preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spread in a shallow baking pan lined with parchment paper. Bake 5 to 10 minutes or until golden, shaking pan once or twice.

S. Ereayfood