Lemon-Herb Pork Chops

Name: Lemon-Herb Pork Chops
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 28 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 5 pork chops (boneless, 1-inch thick); 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground); 2 tablespoon olive oil; 2 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed); 1 pound asparagus (trimmed); 1 tablespoon plant-based margarine; 0.25 cup almond milk (unsweetened, plain); 4 instant mashed potatoes; 2 clove garlic (minced)

Juicy pork chops pan-seared to perfection, brightened with fresh lemon and a medley of herbs, served with dairy-free garlic mashed potatoes and roasted asparagus.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 18 min
Total: 28 min
Servings: 5
Cuisine: American
Difficulty: Easy

Dietary

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

Ingredients

5 pork chops (boneless, 1-inch thick)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
2 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
1 pound asparagus (trimmed)
1 tablespoon plant-based margarine
0.25 cup almond milk (unsweetened, plain)
4 instant mashed potatoes
2 clove garlic (minced)

Instructions

Season the pork chops evenly with the dried oregano, dried thyme, garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned pork chops and cook for 4-6 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 145°F). Remove pork chops from skillet and set aside to rest, drizzling with fresh lemon juice.
While the pork cooks, prepare the asparagus. Toss the trimmed asparagus with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Roast in a preheated 400°F oven or pan-sear in another skillet for 8-10 minutes, until tender-crisp.
Prepare the instant mashed potatoes according to package directions, substituting plant-based margarine and unsweetened plain almond milk for butter and dairy milk. Stir in the minced garlic while mashing for a garlicky flavor.
Serve the Lemon-Herb Pork Chops with the garlic mashed potatoes and roasted asparagus.

Notes

For best flavor, allow the pork chops to rest for a few minutes before serving to retain their juices. Any remaining mashed potatoes can be stored in the refrigerator.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 405
Protein: 37 g
Carbohydrates: 26.5 g
Fat: 17.5 g
Fiber: 4 g
Sodium: 880 mg
Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
Sugar: 3 g
Cholesterol: 100 mg