Baked Pork Chops With Vegetable Rice

---

Very appealing looking and the bonus is that it tastes great. I got this recipe out of a magazine several years ago. The preparation time is merely guess work.

---

Steps

---

In large skillet over medium-high heat , heat oil.

---

Brown chops on both sides.

---

Remove and set aside.

---

Add onion and garlic to skillet.

---

Cover and cook about 5 minutes , until softened.

---

Add rice , curry powder , cumin and oregano.

---

Stir to coat rice.

---

Add zucchini , tomatoes , peppers , salt , pepper , bay leaf and chicken stock.

---

Bring to boil.

---

Reduce heat , cover and simmer for 10 minutes.

---

Transfer mixture to 13 x 9 baking dish.

---

Nestle pork chops into rice.

---

Pour any juices from meat over top.

---

Cover and bake in 350 oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid absorbed.

---

Discard bay leaf.

---

Ingredients

---

vegetable oil, pork chops, onion, garlic, long grain rice, curry powder, ground cumin, dried oregano, zucchini, roma tomatoes, sweet pepper, salt, pepper, bay leaf, chicken stock