The arrival of ‘Summer’ fresh Chilean fruit in markets nationwide comes at a time when consumers are looking for new ways to incorporate more fresh fruits and vegetables into their diet.
Sonoma, California (Vocus) January 28, 2010
When you’re longing for the fresh fruit taste of summer, there’s no need to do without. The luscious fresh fruits you crave, that are so good for your health are already here. Sweet ripe blueberries, raspberries, nectarines, peaches, plums and pears from Chile are arriving in markets now. And while it is winter in the U.S., in Chile, it’s summer and the trees are bursting with tasty seasonal fruit.
Whether you’re a busy parent trying to keep your family healthy and happy, an amateur athlete eating for optimal fitness, a senior concerned about the connection between diet and wellness, fresh fruit from Chile can lighten and brighten your winter and spring menus with wholesome natural flavors.
Tom Tjerandsen, North American Managing Director of the Chilean Fresh Fruit Association, located in California notes, “The arrival of ‘Summer’ fresh Chilean fruit in markets nationwide comes at a time when consumers are looking for new ways to incorporate more fresh fruits and vegetables into their diet.”
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Healthy People 2010 objectives aim for at least 75 percent of Americans to eat the recommended two or more daily servings of fruit, and for at least 50 percent of Americans to eat the recommended three or more servings of vegetables daily.
The grilled pork chop recipe featured below is one tasty way of adding more fresh fruit to the diet. For additional fresh fruit recipes and information on varieties of summer sweet nectarines as well as handling and storage tips, please visit http://www.chileanfreshfruit.com .
‘Summer’ Fresh Chilean Nectarines Brighten Winter Fare
Pork chops have come a long way since the days when a dab of applesauce was all the embellishment one could hope for. Now, the sky’s the limit. But one thing hasn’t changed; pork chops remain a nutritious economical choice for the dinner table. What better way to upgrade this humble meat than with a luxurious filling of fresh colorful fruit?
First add a dry rub of spices and mint. Then a quick flip on the grill. Now your pork chops are ready for the ultimate step in their makeover -- a gorgeous mouth-watering mélange of blueberries, raspberries and sliced nectarines all tossed with champagne vinegar and apricot jam. Pork chops never had it so good.
RECIPE
Grilled Pork Chops Stuffed with Fresh Nectarines and Berries
4 pork chops (3 ounces each, bone on)
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons mint, chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried red chili flakes
4 ripe, fresh Chilean nectarines, sliced
1 cup mixed fresh Chilean blueberries and raspberries
1/3 cup apricot jam
1 tablespoon champagne vinegar
Rub chops with salt and pepper, mint and chili flakes. Grill just to brown the outside on a preheated grill, about 3-5 minutes per side. Remove chops to a cutting board and cut a horizontal slice to make a pocket in each chop. Set aside.
In a mixing bowl, toss together sliced nectarines, berries, jam and vinegar. Arrange chops in a 9” x 12” baking dish. Gently stuff the chops with the nectarine mixture. Add any remaining nectarine mixture and sauces on top of the chops. Place chops in a preheated 400 degree oven for 20 minutes, or until chops reach an internal temperature of 145-150 degrees.
Serves 4
Nutrients per serving:
calories 315, calories from fat 99, fat 6 gms, saturated fat 6 gms,
cholesterol 71 mg, sodium 69 mg,
fiber 3 gms, protein 20 gms
To learn more about fresh fruit from Chile, visit http://www.chileanfreshfruit.com .
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