How To Make Garlic Herb Pork Chops and Sauteed Green Beans

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil provides a healthier fat profile.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: mixed dried herbs

Dried herbs are often more economical and have a longer shelf life.

butter

🥗Healthier: ghee

💰Cheaper: margarine

Ghee is a healthier fat option, while margarine is often less expensive.

pork chops

🥗Healthier: chicken breasts

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Chicken breasts are leaner, while pork loin can be a more cost-effective cut.

Make a marinade by blending fresh garlic, parsley, thyme, oregano, salt, pepper, and olive oil in a blender until smooth.

Rub the garlic herb marinade over the pork chops.

Preheat the oven to 350°F, then increase to 400°F.

Heat olive oil in a grill pan until hot.

Sear the pork chops in the grill pan until golden brown, then transfer to the oven to finish cooking.

In a separate pan, sauté chopped chorizo, onion, and garlic until fragrant.

Add fresh green beans to the pan with the chorizo, onion, and garlic, and sauté until tender.

Cut baby russet potatoes into bite-sized pieces and fry in hot vegetable oil until crispy and golden brown.

Drain the crispy potatoes on a paper towel and season with salt and pepper.

Combine the sautéed green beans with the crispy potatoes and chorizo mixture.

Remove the pork chops from the oven and let them rest briefly before serving.

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