Weight Watchers Pork Piccata

 

 



Weight Watchers Pork Piccata is one of my favorite recipes.  The recipe is simple but absolutely delicious. 

 

For the recipe you will need:

 

	3 Tbsp all purpose flour
	1 tsp table salt, divided
	1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground, divided (or less to taste)
	1 pound(s) uncooked lean pork tenderloin, trimmed, cut into 16 thin slices
	2 1/2 tsp olive oil, divided
	3/4 cup(s) canned chicken broth, reduced-sodium
	1/4 cup(s) fresh lemon juice
	2 tsp cornstarch
	2 tsp salted butter
	1 Tbsp capers, drained
	1/2 tsp minced garlic
	12 oz fresh spinach, baby-variety

 

I have never made the recipe with the spinach.  I always serve with rice and a side of green beans.

 

Directions:

 

First cut the pork into pieces. 

In a small bowl, combine flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; sprinkle over both sides of pork, shaking off excess.

 

Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork (in 2 batches if necessary) and cook until just cooked through and golden, about 1 1/2 minutes per side; set aside on a serving plate and cover to keep warm.

Note it always takes me longer than 1 1/2 minutes on each side.  I cook until the pork is cooked through (no longer pink).

In a cup, whisk together broth, lemon juice, cornstarch, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper until blended. Pour into same skillet and whisk to combine with pan drippings; simmer until slightly thickened, about 1 minute. Remove skillet from heat; stir in butter until melted. Stir in capers and spoon over pork; cover to keep warm.

Heat remaining 1/2 teaspoon oil in same skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add spinach to skillet in batches, tossing mixture and adding more spinach as some of it cooks down; cook, tossing, until wilted and tender, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, a pinch of pepper and serve with pork. Yields 4 slices pork, about 3 tablespoons sauce and 1/2 cup spinach per serving.  For the serving size it is only 6 points. 

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