With just six ingredients these dishes are fantastically simple to make. Instead of calling for pizza, try one of these quick dishes for one or two.

Recipe I

Ingredients

• 2 boneless pork-loin chops
• 2 Tbs red wine vinegar
• 2 Tbs olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 Tbs parsley
• 1 6 ounce can of tomato paste

Directions

1. Mix the tomato paste, olive oil, vinegar, parsley, and garlic in a microwave pan.
2. Put the pork chops into the sauce and turn so that they are coated well.
3. Cover and microwave for 4-5 minutes on full power.
4. Turn the chops over and microwave for another 4-5 minutes on full power.
5. Set aside for 3 minutes. The chops will continue to cook in their own heat.
6. Serve with the sauce.

Recipe II

Ingredients

2 boneless pork-loin chops
• 2 Tbs orange juice
• 2 Tbs olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 Tbs fresh sage (or 1 tsp dried)
• 1 6 ounce can of diced tomatoes

Directions

1. Mix the diced tomatoes, olive oil, orange juice, sage, and garlic in a microwave pan.
2. Put the pork chops into the sauce and turn so that they are coated well.
3. Cover and microwave for 4-5 minutes on full power.
4. Turn the chops over and microwave for another 4-5 minutes on full power.
5. Set aside for 3 minutes. The chops will continue to cook in their own heat.
6. Serve with the sauce.

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