Pork Loin Milanese

Pork Loin Milanese is a delightful Italian dish that features tender, breaded pork loin cutlets pan-fried to golden perfection. This low-carb version replaces traditional breadcrumbs with a savory almond flour coating, making it both delicious and health-conscious.

Ingredients

• Pork loin - 300 grams
• Almond flour - 100 grams
• Parmesan cheese, grated - 30 grams
• Egg - 1 large
• Garlic powder - 1 teaspoon
• Dried oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Olive oil - 3 tablespoons
• Lemon wedges - for serving

Steps

1. Preheat a large skillet over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
2. While the skillet is heating, slice the pork loin into two equal cutlets, about 1 cm thick.
3. In a shallow bowl, whisk the egg with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
4. In another bowl, combine almond flour, grated Parmesan cheese, and dried oregano.
5. Dip each pork cutlet first into the egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off, then dredge in the almond flour mixture, pressing lightly to adhere.
6. Once the oil is hot, carefully place the breaded cutlets in the skillet, cooking for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through.
7. Remove the cutlets from the skillet and let them rest on a paper towel while you prepare the second batch, adding more olive oil if necessary.
8. Serve the Pork Loin Milanese with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the top.

Nutrition

• Calories: 478
• Protein: 45 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 780 mg
• Cholesterol: 150 mg
• Total Fat: 32 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 23 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle health and repair.
• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for low-carb diets.

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