Following is a feed and recipes for a active and light meal that won't hole the budget. This nourishment is entire for occupied families on a tight timetable and a budget. No obligation to keeping approximately the diabetics among your family and friends as this meal is suitable for them. This refreshment features an entree of Pineapple Pork Chops. These chops marinate in the pineapple brew for up to 24 hours. This allows for a "make ahead" marinade and dressing that saves prep chronology later. Hang in with the fruity flavour by serving with Orange-Almond Salad. Steam ears of corn-on-the-cob for your vegetable. Should you plebiscite for new corn, chiefly during the summer when multifold hog it in your gardens, for dieters and diabetics, schism booming ears in half for a correct serving size. Then stop off the meal with a refreshing dessert of Chocolate-Orange Parfaits. You testament admit served a quick, easy, tasty and budget-friendly meal. Complete for active moms or anyone wishing to spend less interval in the galley without opting for bags of "fast-food".

PINEAPPLE PORK CHOPS

1 can (8 oz) crushed unsweetened pineapple, drained

1 tbsp honey mustard

3 garlic cloves, minced

1/4 tsp salt, optional

4 broad bone-in pork chops

2 tsp canola oil

In a mixing bowl, combine pineapple, mustart, garlic and salt. Blend the mix well. Domicile 1/2 mug of pineapple assortment into a ample resealable ziptop bag. Add the pork chops to the bag, seal and turn to coat chops. Refrigerate up to 24 hours. Insert remaining pineapple alloy and refrigerate.

Drain and throw-out the marinade from the pork chops. In a nonstick skillet, heat oil and brown the chops on both sides over medium heat. Add remaining pineapple concoction to skillet and cook 10-15 minutes or until the juices bound clear.

1 pork chop: 262 calories, 8 g carbs, 31 g protein

ORANGE-ALMOND SALAD

3 cups indefinite salad greens

2 navel oranges, peeled and sectioned

1/2 celery, thinly sliced

2 tbsp chopped immature onion

1/4 cup cider vinegar

1/4 cup SPLENDA or Identical Sugar-Lite

2 tbsp canola or olive oil

1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted

In a exorbitant salad bowl, combine greens, oranges, celery and onion. Place aside. Blend vinegar, SPLENDA or EQUAL and oil in a baby mixing bowl. Using a wire whisk, whisk until smooth. Sleet dressing over greens . Toss gently to coat. Assign into lone salad bowls and sprinkle with almonds.

CORN-ON-THE-COB

4 inconsiderable ears of frozen corn-on-the-cob cooked according to container directions

Brush with melted butter for serving.

CHOCOLATE ORANGE PARFAIT

2 cups fat-free milk

1 pkg sugar-free immediate chocolate pudding

1/2 cup nonfat dry milk powder

3/4 tsp grated orange peel + and for topping

1 cup evaporated skim milk

sugar-free whipped topping, optional

In a colossal bowl, combine skim milk, pudding mix, nonfat dry milk and 3/4 teaspoon orange peel. Mingle at low hurry until conscientious blended, 1 to 2 minutes. Using a seperate, clean, chilled bowl and chilled beaters, beat evaporated skim milk until soft peaks form. Fold into thickened pudding mixture. Spoon into dessert glasses and sprinkle with grated orange peel. Top with sugar-free whipped topping provided desired.

Note: This recipe, without the topping, has 13 g protein and 26 g carbs

Enjoy!