Green Chili Pork Chops with Cumin Lime Slaw
If you're looking to impress without making a mess, this recipe packs lively Mexican flavors into a streamlined sheet pan dinner.
What you will need
1/2 lb Tomatillos
1 Jalapeño
1 White Onion
1 1/2 lb. thin cut. Pork Chops
14 oz. Garbanzo Beans
1 Tbsp Cumin
1 bunch Cilantro
8 oz. Greek Yogurt
1 lb. Cabbage
1 Lime
Salt
Black Pepper
(Nutritional facts 124 calories, 3.83 g fat, 13.71 g carbohydrates, 9.75 g protein, 14 mg cholesterol, 314 mg sodium)How to cook
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Preheat oven to 450°F
Preheat oven to 450°F.
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![e sticky, so give them a quick rinse.](https://craftlog.global.ssl.fastly.net/m/ve/b64-8854362-1587659084022-b3B0aW1pemVGb3I9ZGVza3RvcGhoZCZsYW5ndWFnZVRhZz1lbi1VUyZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU3RhcnQ9NCZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU2l6ZT0z.jpg)
Remove the papery outer sheath from the tomatillos. They're usually a little sticky, so give them a quick rinse.
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Remove and discard the stem and seeds from the Jalapeño.
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![xis. Remove and discard the outer peel.](https://craftlog.global.ssl.fastly.net/m/ve/b64-8854362-1587659084022-b3B0aW1pemVGb3I9ZGVza3RvcGhoZCZsYW5ndWFnZVRhZz1lbi1VUyZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU3RhcnQ9OSZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU2l6ZT0y.jpg)
Slice off the stem and root tips of the onion. Cut it in half through the axis. Remove and discard the outer peel.
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Crack opened that can of garbanzo beans and get rid of the packing liquid.
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![ot enough to spare.](https://craftlog.global.ssl.fastly.net/m/ve/b64-8854362-1587659084022-b3B0aW1pemVGb3I9ZGVza3RvcGhoZCZsYW5ndWFnZVRhZz1lbi1VUyZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU3RhcnQ9MTMmcmVuZGVyQ2xpcFNpemU9Mw==.jpg)
Season the pork chops with salt and pepper and maybe some cumin if you've got enough to spare.
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![matillos, onion, and Jalapeño on one side. Divide the tray with the pork chops. Place the strained Garbanzo beans on the opposite side.](https://craftlog.global.ssl.fastly.net/m/ve/b64-8854362-1587659084022-b3B0aW1pemVGb3I9ZGVza3RvcGhoZCZsYW5ndWFnZVRhZz1lbi1VUyZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU3RhcnQ9MTYmcmVuZGVyQ2xpcFNpemU9Mw==.jpg)
Line a sheet tray with parchment or a silpat for easy cleanup. Place the tomatillos, onion, and Jalapeño on one side. Divide the tray with the pork chops. Place the strained Garbanzo beans on the opposite side.
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![Meanwhile, prepare the slaw.](https://craftlog.global.ssl.fastly.net/m/ve/b64-8854362-1587659084022-b3B0aW1pemVGb3I9ZGVza3RvcGhoZCZsYW5ndWFnZVRhZz1lbi1VUyZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU3RhcnQ9MTkmcmVuZGVyQ2xpcFNpemU9MQ==.jpg)
Pop the whole tray in the oven for 20 minutes. Don't forget to set a timer! Meanwhile, prepare the slaw.
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Remove the core and slice the cabbage.
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Discard the bottom ends of the cilantro and give the bunch a rinse in cool, fresh water.
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Dump the yogurt in a large mixing bowl.
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Squeeze in the juice from 1 of the limes.
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Add the tablespoon of ground cumin and mix well.
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Add the shredded cabbage.
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![them to the bowl. Reserve most of the cilantro for the green sauce. You can take a little break now while you wait for the sheet tray to come out of the oven.](https://craftlog.global.ssl.fastly.net/m/ve/b64-8854362-1587659084022-b3B0aW1pemVGb3I9ZGVza3RvcGhoZCZsYW5ndWFnZVRhZz1lbi1VUyZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU3RhcnQ9MzMmcmVuZGVyQ2xpcFNpemU9MQ==.jpg)
Grab a few sprigs of cilantro. Tear them up into bite-sized sprigs and add them to the bowl. Reserve most of the cilantro for the green sauce. You can take a little break now while you wait for the sheet tray to come out of the oven.
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When the timer goes off, pull out the sheet tray.
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![u finish the accoutrements.](https://craftlog.global.ssl.fastly.net/m/ve/b64-8854362-1587659084022-b3B0aW1pemVGb3I9ZGVza3RvcGhoZCZsYW5ndWFnZVRhZz1lbi1VUyZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU3RhcnQ9MzUmcmVuZGVyQ2xpcFNpemU9MQ==.jpg)
Transfer the pork chops to a side dish and cover them to keep warm while you finish the accoutrements.
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![mix it all up.](https://craftlog.global.ssl.fastly.net/m/ve/b64-8854362-1587659084022-b3B0aW1pemVGb3I9ZGVza3RvcGhoZCZsYW5ndWFnZVRhZz1lbi1VUyZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU3RhcnQ9MzYmcmVuZGVyQ2xpcFNpemU9Mw==.jpg)
Once the sheet tray is out of the oven, add the roasted garbanzo beans and mix it all up.
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![lender or food processor.](https://craftlog.global.ssl.fastly.net/m/ve/b64-8854362-1587659084022-b3B0aW1pemVGb3I9ZGVza3RvcGhoZCZsYW5ndWFnZVRhZz1lbi1VUyZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU3RhcnQ9MzkmcmVuZGVyQ2xpcFNpemU9Mg==.jpg)
Moving on to the green sauce. Squeeze the juice of the second lime into a blender or food processor.
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Add the cilantro.
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Add the Jalapeño.
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And the onion.
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Dump in the tomatillos.
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Blend until smooth.
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Serve pork chops on a bed of slaw with a scoop of tomatillo salsa.
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