Pork Scalopine With Feta and Pine Nuts

May 31, 2023May 31, 20230 2
Pork Scalopine With Feta and Pine Nuts recipe
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

550 g pork fillets ( just over 171/2 ounces ) or 550 g pork schnitzels ( just over 171/2 ounces )
1 cup fresh breadcrumb
1/2 cup parmesan cheese , freshly grated
1/4 cup fresh herbs , a mixture of basil , oregano , marjoram , thyme , mint or 1/4 cup flat leaf parsley
3 garlic cloves , minced
1 lemon , finely grated zest only
1/4 cup pine nuts , toasted roughly chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
sea salt , to taste
fresh ground black pepper , to taste
kitchen string , for assembling
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
100 g firm feta ( approximately 31/2 ounces )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
533
Sugar
1g
Fat
34g
Pork Scalopine With Feta and Pine Nuts is a delicious and easy to make main course dish that is sure to impress. The pork fillets or schnitzels are pounded thin, filled with a breadcrumb mixture, and then baked with crumbled feta and toasted pine nuts. This dish is high in protein and healthy fats and is perfect for those who are looking for a quick and easy meal that is still packed with flavor. The feta cheese and pine nuts add a unique twist to the traditional pork scalopine dish that is sure to impress your family and friends. Serve with a side salad or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 180 C/350 F.
2.Grease a baking dish.
3.Place pork fillets/schnitzels between two sheets of baking paper and pound out until thin.
4.Combine breadcrumbs, parmesan, herbs, garlic, lemon zest and pine nuts in a bowl.
5.Spread the breadcrumb mixture over the pork fillets/schnitzels and roll up each fillet/schnitzel. Tie with kitchen string to secure.
6.Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
7.Add pork, turning occasionally, for 5 minutes or until browned.
8.Transfer to the greased baking dish.
9.Brush each fillet/schnitzel with mustard.
10.Crumble the feta over the top and bake for 15 minutes or until the pork is cooked through.
11.Slice up and serve.

PROS

A delicious and easy to make main course dish that is sure to impress.
The combination of feta and pine nuts add a unique flavor and texture.
Can be made with either pork fillets or schnitzels.

CONS

People with nut allergies should avoid this dish.
The use of pork may not be suitable for all dietary requirements.
May be high in fat depending on the cut of pork used.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Pork is a good source of protein, iron, and other essential vitamins and minerals. Pine nuts are high in healthy fats, magnesium, and zinc and have been linked to improving heart health and lowering cholesterol. Feta cheese is a good source of calcium and can help support bone health.

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