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5 from 4 votes

Lemon Basil Freezer Meal Pork Chops

Tangy fresh lemon and garlic and the bright burst of flavour from chopped fresh basil work to create the perfect marinade for these Freezer Meal Pork Chops.
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time12 mins
Total Time22 mins
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: 21 Day Fix, 21 Day Fix Dinner Recipe, 21 Day Fix Recipes, Baked Pork Tenderloin, Basil, Dinner Recipes, Freezer Meal, Healthy Dinner, Lemon Dessert, Pork Chops
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 396kcal
Author: Alisa Infanti | The Delicious Spoon
Cost: $20

Equipment

  • Freezer Bags or ContaiGrners
  • BBQ or Grill Pan
  • Large Bowl
  • Knife
  • Tongs
  • Spoon
  • Measuring Spoons

Ingredients

  • 6 pork chops Approx 1 1/2 inches thick
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup fresh basil finely chopped
  • 2 tsp sea salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  • Place pork chops in a freezer bag or freezer-safe storage container
  • In a medium bowl add 3 tbsp olive oil, 4 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 4 cloves garlic minced, 1 cup of fresh basil finely chopped, 2 tsp sea salt and 1 1/2 tsp black pepper. Mix well.
  • Pour into freezer bag or container with pork chops and seal well. Gently massage the marinade into meat to ensure evenly coated.
  • Write on date and title of the recipe on freezer container and freeze for up to 3 months. Before using let thaw overnight in the refrigerator. If eating the same day, let marinate for 20 minutes.
  • When ready to cook, preheat the BBQ to medium heat or cook in a grill pan over medium-high heat for about 6 minutes per side flipping only once or until pork reaches an internal temperature with a meat thermometer of 145 degrees F.

Notes

This recipe represents one meal.  Double, Triple, Quadruple etc. the recipe to make the desired number of freezer meals.
 
If following the 21 Day Fix meal Plan this recipe would count as:
1 red, 2 tsp

Nutrition

Serving: 1chop | Calories: 396kcal | Carbohydrates: 1.9g | Protein: 40.6g | Fat: 24.2g | Saturated Fat: 6.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11.6g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 132mg | Sodium: 862mg | Potassium: 580mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 225IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 1.52mg