Seared Pork Chop with Buttered Green Beans

Name: Seared Pork Chop with Buttered Green Beans
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 pork chops (boneless, about 3/4 inch thick); 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 clove garlic (minced); 0.25 cup chicken broth; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano; 6 ounce fresh green beans (trimmed); 1 tablespoon butter; 0.5 cup couscous (quick-cooking); 0.5 cup water (hot)

Tender pan-seared pork chops finished with a light lemon-garlic pan sauce, served alongside perfectly buttered green beans and a side of quick-cooking couscous.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 30 min
Servings: 2
Cuisine: Italian
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $3.25/serving

Dietary

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

Ingredients

2 pork chops (boneless, about 3/4 inch thick)
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic (minced)
0.25 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon lemon juice
0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
6 ounce fresh green beans (trimmed)
1 tablespoon butter
0.5 cup couscous (quick-cooking)
0.5 cup water (hot)

Instructions

Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels. Season both sides with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork chops and sear for 4-6 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 145°F). Remove pork chops from the skillet and set aside on a plate, tented with foil.
In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in the chicken broth, lemon juice, and dried oregano, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring to a simmer and cook for 1-2 minutes until slightly reduced. Remove from heat.
While the sauce simmers, in a separate small pot or microwave-safe bowl, combine the quick-cooking couscous and 1/2 cup of hot water. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
Steam or boil the trimmed fresh green beans until tender-crisp, about 5-7 minutes. Drain and toss with 1 tablespoon of butter and a pinch of salt and pepper.
Serve the seared pork chops with the lemon-garlic pan sauce, buttered green beans, and couscous.

Notes

Ensure pork chops are not overcooked to keep them tender. The internal temperature for cooked pork should reach 145°F for safety.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 545
Protein: 35.7 g
Carbohydrates: 48.8 g
Fat: 24.4 g
Fiber: 6.5 g
Sodium: 1062 mg
Saturated Fat: 8.9 g
Sugar: 4.3 g
Cholesterol: 84 mg