Marinated Pork Chops with Peanut Parsley Pesto

Instructions

1. To make the pork chops: combine the pork chops, garlic, oil, mustard and lemon zest in a bowl; toss well to coat. Refrigerate 1 hour. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Sprinkle pork chops with salt and pepper and place on pan. Cook, until well marked and cooked through, 6-7 minutes per side. Transfer to serving plates and keep warm.
2. Meanwhile, combine the parsley, peanuts, basil, garlic and lemon juice in the bowl of a food processor. Process until chopped, about 1 minute. With the machine running, slowly drizzle in the oil until combined. Add the cheese and pulse to combine.
3. To serve, top each pork chop with 2 tablespoons of the pesto. Refrigerate remaining 1/2 cup pesto for up to 1 week. Serve it as a spread on low-carb bruschetta or on a bowl of low-carb pasta.