PORK CHOPS WITH SWEET POTATO & BLACK BEAN RICE

INGREDIENTS

• 4 boneless center cut pork chops (about 1 lb.), trimmed of fat
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil, divided
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 large sweet potato or yam, peeled and cubed
• 3 1/2 cups water
• 1 cup uncooked long grain rice
• 1 can (19 oz.) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

DIRECTIONS

• Season chops, if desired, with salt and ground black pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in deep large nonstick skillet over high heat and brown chops. Remove chops and set aside.
• Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in same skillet over medium-high heat and cook onion with sweet potato, stirring occasionally, until starting to brown, about 8 minutes. Stir in water, rice and Reduced Sodium Chicken. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer covered 15 minutes.
• Stir in beans and cilantro, then top with chops. Cover and cook until chops are done and rice is tender, about 10 minutes.