Recipe of the Week: Flax Crusted Pork Cutlet

Ingredients

• 6 pork cutlets

• 1/4 tsp sea salt

• 1/4 tsp fresh cracked pepper

• 1/3 cup Italian bread crumbs

• 1/2 cup ground flaxseed

• 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

• 1/2 tsp garlic powder

• 2-3 tbsp Dijon mustard

Preparation

Pre-heat oven to 350 F (190 C). Season the pork with salt and pepper and set aside. In a food processor, blend bread crumbs, flax, parmesan and garlic. Place mixture into a shallow bowl.

Brush each pork cutlet with Dijon mustard, then coat with flax mixture. Place pork cutlets on baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or to a safe internal temperature of 155 F (68 C), and rest for three to five minutes to a Health Canada-recommended final internal temperature of 160 F (71 C).

Preparation time: five minutes; total time: 30 minutes.

Makes six servings, 296 calories each.

— Canadian Food Focus