Greek Pork Chops with Lemon Herb Potatoes and Steamed Green Beans

Name: Greek Pork Chops with Lemon Herb Potatoes and Steamed Green Beans
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 3 pork chops (patted dry); 3 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin); 1 lemon (half juiced, half sliced into wedges); 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper (ground); 1 pound baby potatoes (halved or quartered into 1-inch pieces); 2 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped); 10 ounce fresh green beans (trimmed)

Pan-seared thin-cut pork chops seasoned with classic Greek flavors, served with zesty lemon herb potatoes and quickly steamed crisp green beans for a balanced weeknight meal.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 30 min
Servings: 3
Cuisine: Greek
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $2.82/serving

Dietary

Gluten-Free
Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Egg-Free
Low-Sugar
Low-Carb
High-Protein
Low-FODMAP
Low-Calorie

Ingredients

3 pork chops (patted dry)
3 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin)
1 lemon (half juiced, half sliced into wedges)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper (ground)
1 pound baby potatoes (halved or quartered into 1-inch pieces)
2 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)
10 ounce fresh green beans (trimmed)

Instructions

Season both sides of the pork chops with 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large non-stick skillet or cast iron pan over medium-high heat. Add the halved baby potatoes to the hot pan and cook, stirring occasionally, for 12-15 minutes until tender and browned. Halfway through, squeeze the juice from half of the lemon over the potatoes and season with a pinch of salt.
While potatoes are cooking, place the trimmed fresh green beans in a microwave-safe bowl with 2 tablespoons of water. Cover and microwave on high for 3-5 minutes, or steam them on the stovetop, until crisp-tender.
When potatoes are almost done, clear a space in the skillet or use a separate pan. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and increase heat to high. Once hot, add the seasoned pork chops. Sear for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 145°F).
Stir the chopped fresh parsley into the potatoes. Serve the hot pork chops alongside the lemon herb potatoes and steamed green beans. Garnish with fresh lemon wedges.

Notes

Thin-cut pork chops cook very quickly, so be careful not to overcook them, as they can dry out easily. Using a meat thermometer ensures perfect results.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 421
Protein: 37.6 g
Carbohydrates: 9.7 g
Fat: 26.4 g
Fiber: 3.4 g
Sodium: 485 mg
Saturated Fat: 6.6 g
Sugar: 4 g
Cholesterol: 114 mg