Grilled Pork Chops with Lavender Flowers
(low fat & low calorie recipe)

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I love using lavender in my cooking, and I'm always experimenting.  You'll love this easy and delicious recipe.

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Grilled Pork Chops with Lavender Flowers

4 pork loin or rib chops, about 3/4-inch thick
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1 teaspoon coarsely-ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried culinary lavender
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary leaves
1 tablespoon extra-virgin
olive oil

In a small bowl, combine salt, pepper, lavender, thyme, rosemary, and olive oil; rub mixture onto the pork chops. Cover the chops with plastic wrap and let sit 1 to 2 hours at room temperature.

Preheat barbecue grill. Place pork chops onto hot grill. Cover barbecue with lid, open any vents, and grill 4 to 5 minutes; turn and grill an additional 3 to 4 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 155°F on a meat thermometer. Remove from barbecue and serve.

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Makes 4 servings.

Grilled Pork Chops  with Lavender Flowers - Nutritional Information

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Item Amount Fat Grams Calories WW Points
pork chops 4 (6-oz) each 12.2 346 8.4
olive oil 1 tablespoon 14 120 4
Recipe Totals 26.2 466 12.4

Recipe makes 4 servings.

Each Serving Totals - 6.5 Fat Grams, 116.5 calories, 3.1 WW Points