Pork Chop with Green Beans

This Pork Chop with Green Beans recipe offers a satisfying and low-carb meal that's perfect for a healthy lunch. Succulent pork chops are paired with crisp green beans, seasoned to perfection for a delightful dish.

Ingredients

• Pork chops - 2 (about 200g each)
• Fresh green beans - 200g
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Paprika - 1/2 teaspoon
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Butter - 1 tablespoon

Steps

1. Season the pork chops with salt, black pepper, and paprika on both sides.
2. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat.
3. Add the pork chops to the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until they reach an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C). Remove from skillet and let rest.
4. In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and the minced garlic, sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
5. Add the green beans to the skillet, stirring to coat in the garlic and oil. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes, or until tender-crisp.
6. Drizzle the lemon juice over the green beans and add the butter, stirring until melted and combined.
7. Slice the pork chops and serve alongside the sautéed green beans.

Nutrition

• Calories: 400
• Protein: 35 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 90 mg
• Total Fat: 25 g
• Saturated Fat: 7 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, which helps with muscle repair and growth.
• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for low-carb diets.

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