Cook orzo in boiling water for 12 to 14 minutes or until al dente. Drain well; toss with ¼ cup garlic flavored olive oil. Set aside and keep warm.
Recipe
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Hy-Vee Test Kitchen
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Description
The flavors of pork, sundried tomatoes, capers and Italian seasoning mingle together in foil packets on the grill. Served with garlic-flavored orzo for an easy, delicious meal with little cleanup.
Servings and Ingredients
Ingredients
Serves 6
| Quantity | Ingredient | Add |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (16-oz.) pkg. Gustare Vita organic orzo | ||
| ½ c. Gustare Vita garlic flavored olive oil, divided | ||
| 1 (11.3-oz.) jar Gustare Vita marinated sundried tomatoes, drained and chopped | ||
| 2 tbsp. Gustare Vita capers, drained | ||
| 6 Hy-Vee Midwest pork boneless pork loin chops (about 1½ lb.), about ½ in. thick | ||
| 1 tsp. That’s Smart Italian seasoning | ||
| Coarsely ground Hy-Vee sea salt, to taste |
Things To Grab
- Pasta pot or large saucepan
- Colander
- Charcoal or gas grill
- Heavy foil
- Tongs
- 4 serving plates
Directions
Meanwhile, preheat a charcoal or gas grill for direct cooking over medium-high heat (375 degrees).*
To assemble packets, cut 6 (18x12-in.) sheets of heavy foil. Place sundried tomatoes and capers on center of each sheet of foil. Place pork chops on top. Drizzle with remaining ¼ cup olive oil; sprinkle with Italian seasoning.
Bring up long sides of foil. Double-fold top, then double-fold ends to seal packets, leaving room for heat circulation inside. Grill packets for 5 minutes. Move packets to different areas on grill rack to cook evenly. Grill for 5 to 10 minutes more or until pork chops reach 145 degrees.
To serve, divide orzo among 6 serving plates. Top with pork chops and juices from packets. Season with salt, to taste.
*To cook in oven: Place foil packets on a large baking sheet; bake at 375 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes or until pork chops reach 145 degrees.
Nutrition facts
Servings
620 Calories per serving
Amounts Per Serving
- Total Fat: 28g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
- Sodium: 780mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 60g
- Protein: 32g
Daily Values
0%
Iron 6%
0%
Calcium 4%
0%
Vitamin D 0%
0%
Potassium 6%
Recipe Source:
Hy-Vee Test Kitchen