Paprika Spiced Pork Chops with Spinach Saute

Paprika Spiced Pork Chops With Spinach Saute
Real Simple, March 2010
Photo: Quentin Bacon

Another very easy dinner meal. Don't be shy with the raisins, their sweetness goes really well with the pork and also makes the spinach more flavorful.

Serves 4

Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 bone-in pork rib chops (about 1 inch thick; 2 pounds total)
1 teaspoon paprika
kosher salt and black pepper
4 scallions, sliced
1/4 cup golden raisins
1 10-ounce package spinach (about 16 loosely packed cups)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Directions
1. Heat oven to 400° F. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the pork with the paprika, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper and cook until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side.

2. Transfer the pork to a baking sheet and roast in oven until cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes.

3. Meanwhile, return the skillet to medium heat, add the scallions and raisins, and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add the spinach and ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper and cook, tossing, until just wilted, 1 to 2 minutes; stir in the lemon juice. Serve with the pork.