Herbed Pork Chops

Name: Herbed Pork Chops
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 8 boneless pork chops (4-ounce, boneless); 2 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 0.75 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon black pepper; 2 pound baby potato (quartered); 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary (chopped); 5 ounce mixed greens salad; 0.25 cup light vinaigrette dressing

Tender pork chops seasoned with aromatic herbs, pan-seared to perfection and served with quickly roasted potatoes and a simple green salad.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 30 min
Servings: 8
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $2.73/serving

Dietary

Gluten-Free
Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Soy-Free
Egg-Free
High-Protein
Low-Sugar

Ingredients

8 boneless pork chops (4-ounce, boneless)
2 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
0.75 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper
2 pound baby potato (quartered)
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary (chopped)
5 ounce mixed greens salad
0.25 cup light vinaigrette dressing

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a large bowl, toss 2 pounds quartered baby potatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Spread them in a single layer on a baking sheet. Roast for 20 minutes, or until tender and lightly browned.
While potatoes roast, pat 8 pork chops dry. In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Rub the seasoning mixture evenly over both sides of the pork chops.
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the seasoned pork chops (cook in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding). Sear for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 145°F/63°C).
In a medium bowl, combine 5 ounces mixed greens salad with 1/4 cup light vinaigrette dressing. Toss gently to coat.
Serve the Herbed Pork Chops immediately with the roasted potatoes and green salad on the side. Garnish potatoes with chopped fresh rosemary if desired.

Notes

Leftover pork chops can be sliced and added to salads or sandwiches the next day.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 420
Protein: 37.1 g
Carbohydrates: 30.5 g
Fat: 18.2 g
Fiber: 4.5 g
Sodium: 590 mg
Saturated Fat: 4.1 g
Sugar: 2.1 g
Cholesterol: 105 mg