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Healthy Pork Main Dish Recipes

Find healthy, delicious pork main dish recipes including pork chops, tenderloin and pulled pork. Healthier recipes, from the food and nutrition experts at EatingWell.

Apple-&-Leek-Stuffed Pork Tenderloin

Pork, Apple & Miso Noodle Soup

Apple-&-Fennel Roasted Pork Tenderloin

Cider-Brined Pork Chops

Healthy Recipes with Pork & Apples

Pork’s mild, unobtrusive flavor pairs perfectly with the sweet and slightly sour flavor of apples. Apples are meltingly tender when cooked, which is a nice complement to roasted pork tenderloin and pork chops. These healthy recipes with pork and apples are satisfying meals that are especially tasty in the fall when apples are in season. Try our Apple-&-Leek-Stuffed Pork Tenderloin or Pork, Apple & Miso Noodle Soup for a satisfying, flavorful pork dinner.

Peppered Pork Burgers

Sure, you've heard of hamburgers and even turkey burgers, but pork burgers? Topped with roasted red peppers and a homemade honey-mustard sauce, give these a try--they're lean, delicious, and easy to make!

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Grilled Peppered Pork Chops with Mediterranean Relish

There's a triple dose of pepper in this dish--hot pepper sauce in the pork chop marinade, and roasted red peppers (plus optional jalapeño peppers) in the relish. For a complete dinner, tuck some pita bread rounds on the grill and serve with the chops and relish.

Pork with Fresh Corn Salad

In this healthy and quick recipe, slices of roasted pork tenderloin are served on a bed of baby spinach alongside a colorful salad of fresh corn kernels, jicama, and blackberries.

Pork Medallions with Lemon-Pecan Spinach

This simple pork dinner can serve as a casual family supper, but it's also great for entertaining. The spinach acts as the side dish, making this recipe a complete meal.

Bacon 'n' Egg Pockets

Scrambled eggs and Canadian bacon are normally eaten with a fork, but in this 15-minute recipe we serve them up sandwich style by loading the eggs, bacon, and Cheddar into a pita pocket--it's a delicious fork-free meal!

Pork Paprikash with Cauliflower "Rice"

Cut carbs and calories by using cauliflower "rice" instead of regular rice in this 30-minute pork paprikash recipe.

Marmalade-Horseradish-Rosemary Glazed Ham

Orange marmalade, whole-grain mustard, and horseradish are combined with fresh rosemary to make a sensational glaze for this delicious ham. It's a perfect main dish for a holiday gathering or family reunion.

Thyme Pork Chops with Roasted Cauliflower

Thanks to pre-cut cauliflower florets, this one-skillet pork chop dinner will be on the table in just 30 minutes!

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Pork with Cherry & Wild Rice Stuffing

Bread stuffings are common with roasts, but rice stuffings are a wonderful alternative. In this main-dish pork recipe we use a mixture of wild rice, dried cherries and pork sausage to create a stuffing that will have your family asking for seconds.

Ham & Egg Breakfast Burrito

This breakfast burrito is quick to make and easy to eat. Ham, egg and a dash of hot sauce cook up into an omelet and get rolled up in a delicious high-fiber tortillafor some fun fork-free eating.

Low-Carb Bacon & Broccoli Egg Burrito

Instead of wrapping up eggs in a tortilla for a classic breakfast burrito, we're wrapping up veggies and bacon in a tortilla made out of eggs. Just whip up an easy omelet and nestle your cooked veggies inside to slash the carbs in this healthy, gluten-free burrito.

Floribbean Ribs with Black-Eyed Pea & Pineapple Salsa

Floribbean dishes often use a lot of peppers, but their spiciness is moderated by gentle flavors such as key lime, mango, almond or honey. The ribs in this recipe are flavored with a spicy-sweet mango sauce and served up with a fresh grilled pineapple salsa that's chock-full of high-in-fiber black-eyed peas.

Souvlaki-Style Pork Chops with Celeriac-Apple Tzatziki

Traditional Greek souvlaki is marinated for hours, so to get similar flavor we season the pork chops with a bit more oregano after they're cooked to give them an extra-potent pop of flavor. Serve with a small Greek salad of lettuce, cucumber, olives, tomato and feta, if desired.

Egg & Bacon Cauliflower English Muffin Breakfast Sandwiches

Use English muffins made with riced cauliflower in place of wheat English muffins to make a tasty breakfast sandwich that's far lower in carbs than traditional versions. With the addition of a runny egg, crisp bacon, creamy avocado and juicy tomato, you have a satisfying healthy breakfast that will keep you full until lunch.

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Eggs Benedict with Avocado Cream

Eggs Benedict isn't just a meal reserved for eating out--this quick-and-easy version can be made at home and is sure to impress overnight guests. Instead of high-fat Hollandaise, our version is topped with a healthier sauce, made with creamy avocado, Greek yogurt and fresh cilantro. Best of all, it's ready in under 20 minutes!

Cheesy Egg Stuffed Peppers

Bake up omelets in a pepper for a healthy, veggie-packed breakfast. Sweet bell peppers are filled with a cheesy egg filling with all the fixings of a classic Denver omelet. If you're cooking for a crowd, this recipe is easy to double!

Slow-Cooker Pork Tinga Tacos

Saucy tinga is most often made with chicken, but we opted for pork shoulder, which becomes meltingly tender in the slow cooker. Either way, it features a smoky chipotle-laced tomato sauce and a crispy chorizo topping. Serve with Greek yogurt or sour cream, if desired.

Ham, Gruyère & Apple Galettes

Prepared pie crusts make assembling these free-form tarts quick and fast. Feel free to swap in your favorite jam, meat or cheese. Serve with a simple green salad for an easy brunch or light dinner.

Grilled Pork Chops with Ancho-Avocado Orzo

The orzo in this recipe has a delightfully creamy sauce--made with blended avocado, lime juice and a hint of ancho chile pepper. Paired with simple grilled pork chops, this dinner will please both family and friends.

Garden Ham & Swiss Sandwiches

Sure, you can eat coleslaw as a side to your lunch sandwich, but try layering it in with your ham and cheese, and you'll be amazed that you didn't think of doing this before!