Crockpot Pork Chops with Peppers

The smell of this dinner will have you drooling all day.

Every once in a while I have to throw some meat into my diet aside from chicken and fish. The fiance truly appreciates those nights, and I like him better when he's happy - and full! This super easy Crockpot recipe is prepared in mere minutes and simmers all day, making for a delicious and easy dinner. The best part is you can play with the seasonings and veggies to your taste and what's in season.

Serving Size: 2

Ingredients:

• 2 Lean Boneless Pork Chops
  
• 1 Red Bell Pepper, julienned
  
• 1 Green Bell Pepper, julienned
  
• 1/2 White Onion, coarsely chopped
  
• 1 Cup Baby Carrots
  
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  
• Balsamic Vinegar
  
• Salt & Fresh Ground Pepper
  

Directions:

1. If possible, marinate pork chops with pepper, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar in a zip-lock bag. In a separate bag, do the same with the peppers and carrots.
   
2. Assemble half of the carrots, peppers, and onions on the bottom of the Crockpot.
   
3. Place marinated pork chops atop the bed of veggies.
   
4. Cover pork chops with remaining vegetables.
   
5. Cook on high for 6 hours, depending on your slow cooker. Pork chops should reach 160 degrees F.
   
6. Serve with brown rice or quinoa and ENJOY!
   

Happy eating!

Broiled Grapefruit

Broiled grapefruit is a fun way to sweeten up your day with some fresh citrus and a Vitamin C boost. But the traditional preparation of broiling grapefruits uses butter and refined sugars. So I've cleaned it up a bit so you can enjoy a broiled grapefruit as a snack or in addition to your breakfast. Broiling this fruit takes out the bitterness and most of the sour flavor a grapefruit normally has, making it a sweet treat!

Did you know? Grapefruits are low in calories (a large one has around 42 calories) and is full or Vitamin A and antioxidants. They also contain a large amount of pectin, which is a dietary fiber that helps remove toxins from the colon.

Serving Size: 1

Ingredients:

• 1 Cup Grapefruit, cut in half
  
• 1 Tablespoon Honey or Agave Nectar (or Stevia)
  

Directions:

1. Preheat your broiler to high.
   
2. Place grapefruit halves on a baking sheet.
   
3. Broil for 10-12 minutes or until charring begins.
   
4. Let grapefruit cool for about 5 minutes or until it's cooled off enough to eat and top with sweetener of choice. Enjoy!