Paleo diet friendly stuffed pork chops Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, lean pork chops (about 6-8 ounces each) trimmed of all visible fat
- 2 tablespoons celery, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fennel bulb, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Calories from Fat 471
- Total Fat 52.4g
- Saturated Fat 17.5g
- Trans Fat 0.0g
- Cholesterol 343mg
- Sodium 153mg
- Total Carbohydrates 3.9g
- Dietary Fiber 1.1g
- Protein 48.0g
- Vitamin A 95%
- Vitamin C 21%
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 169g | |
| Calories 577 | |
| Calories from Fat 355 | 62% |
| Total Fat 39.97g | 50% |
| Saturated Fat 5.45g | 22% |
| Trans Fat 0.45g | |
| Cholesterol 38mg | 13% |
| Sodium 786mg | 33% |
| Potassium 549mg | 16% |
| Total Carbs 24.58g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.9g | 10% |
| Sugars 0.3g | 0% |
| Protein 30.04g | 48% |
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