Herbed Pork Chops with Asparagus

Pan-seared tender pork chops seasoned with classic herbs, served with perfectly roasted asparagus and fresh crusty bread.

• Prep: 10 min
• Cook: 18 min
• Total: 28 min
• Servings: 4
• Cuisine: American
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $3.16/serving

Dietary

• Dairy-Free
• Nut-Free
• Egg-Free
• High-Protein
• Low-Sugar

Tags

• quick
• healthy
• savory
• roast
• comfort food
• bake

Ingredients

• 4 pork chops (boneless, about 1-inch thick)
• 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
• 0.5 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.75 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound fresh asparagus (tough ends trimmed)
• 4 slice crusty bread (dairy-free)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a small bowl, combine dried thyme, dried rosemary, garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Season both sides of the pork chops generously with the herb mixture.
3. Toss the fresh asparagus with 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Spread in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
4. Roast the asparagus for 10-12 minutes, or until tender-crisp.
5. While asparagus roasts, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet (cast iron works well) over medium-high heat. Sear the pork chops for 3-5 minutes per side, until deeply golden brown. Finish in the oven with the asparagus for the last 5-7 minutes if needed to reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
6. Let the pork chops rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with the roasted asparagus and dairy-free crusty bread.

Notes

Allowing the pork chops to rest after cooking helps keep them juicy and tender.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 365
• Protein: 31.3 g
• Carbohydrates: 20.8 g
• Fat: 18.6 g
• Fiber: 3.4 g
• Sodium: 947 mg
• Saturated Fat: 5.4 g
• Sugar: 2.7 g
• Cholesterol: 69 mg