Feta & Spinach Stuffed Pork Chops with Roasted Okra

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: ground oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Ground oats are a healthier alternative with fiber.

Preheat the oven to 425°F.

Line baking sheets with foil and spray them.

Spread okra on one of the baking sheets and toss with olive oil and black pepper.

Heat a sauté pan over medium heat.

Mince garlic and add it to the pan with a touch more oil.

Add fresh spinach to the pan and sauté until warmed through.

Butterfly the pork chops by cutting along the side opposite the bone, creating a pocket.

Season one side of the pork chops with salt and pepper.

Prepare a marinade with dried oregano, garlic, lemon juice, and mustard, mixing it together in a bowl.

Add cheese and lemon zest to the warm marinade and mix thoroughly.

Stuff the pork chops with the spinach and cheese mixture.

Brush the mustard mixture onto the pork chops using a brush or spoon.

Place the stuffed pork chops in the oven.

After some time, flip the pork chops and turn on the broiler to high.

Apply the remaining mustard mixture on top of the pork chops before broiling them for color.

Remove the pork chops from the oven and let them rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.

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