Italian Pork Chops served with Alexia Oven Reds and Garlic Spinach Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 pork chops
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3/4 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 bag spinach
- 1 clove garlic, minced
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 682g | |
| Calories 1586 | |
| Calories from Fat 678 | 43% |
| Total Fat 76.03g | 95% |
| Saturated Fat 20.41g | 82% |
| Trans Fat 0.06g | |
| Cholesterol 288mg | 96% |
| Sodium 2556mg | 107% |
| Potassium 2268mg | 65% |
| Total Carbs 169.02g | 45% |
| Dietary Fiber 12.5g | 42% |
| Sugars 6.75g | 5% |
| Protein 56.17g | 90% |
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