Grilled Pork Chops with Italian Red Pepper Sauce & a side of Grilled Tomatoes with Basil

Prep: 20m Cook: 15m Total: 35m

Ingredients

• 2 (6-oz) boneless, center cut pork loin chops 
• 1 Tbsp avocado oil 
• ½ tsp garlic salt, divided 
• ½ tsp pepper, divided 
• ½ (12-oz) jar roasted red peppers, drained 
• 2 Tbsp raw almonds 
• ¼ cup organic chicken broth 
• ½ Tbsp balsamic vinegar 
• 1½ Tbsp chopped fresh thyme 

• 2 large tomatoes, halved 
• 1½ Tbsp avocado oil, divided 
• ⅛ tsp garlic salt 
• ⅛ tsp pepper 
• 2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil

Instructions

Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Brush pork with oil; sprinkle with ¼ tsp each garlic salt and pepper. Grill, covered, 4 minutes per side or until done. Process roasted peppers, nuts, broth, vinegar, thyme, and ¼ tsp each garlic salt and pepper in a blender or food processor until smooth. Transfer mixture to a small saucepan; cook over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes or until thickened. Serve red pepper sauce with pork. 

Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Drizzle tomatoes with 1 Tbsp oil; sprinkle cut sides with garlic salt and pepper. Grill tomatoes, covered, 3 minutes per side or until skin is blistered and tomatoes are tender. Drizzle with ½ Tbsp oil; sprinkle with basil.