Prep: 10 min - Cook: 15 min

1 green-tipped, large DOLE® Banana, peeled
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 boneless loin pork chops, 1-inch thick
1 large clove garlic, pressed
2 tablespoons slivered ginger root
1/2 cup canned coconut milk
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons chutney
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon lime juice
Shredded lettuce or hot cooked rice, optional


Cut banana in half crosswise, then lengthwise into 4 pieces. In non-stick skillet, brown bananas on both sides in oil (2 to 3 minutes). Remove from skillet.

Brown chops on both sides, covered, for 2 to 3 minutes total, in same skillet. Stir in garlic and ginger; cook lightly, stirring constantly.

Stir in coconut milk, water, chutney and cayenne. Spoon over pork chops. Cover, simmer 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in lime juice. Remove from heat. Serve chops with bananas over shredded lettuce or rice, if desired. Spoon sauce over top.

Makes 2 servings

Nutritional Info Per Serving: 409 calories, 24g fat (15g sat.), 48mg cholesterol, 50mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate, 21g protein

This recipe created by Dole Foods.