Pork Chops with Pesto Green Beans and Potatoes

pesto

🥗Healthier: homemade pesto

💰Cheaper: spinach + olive oil

Homemade pesto can be lower in calories and cost, while spinach adds nutrition.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated mozzarella

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories, while mozzarella is a cheaper cheese option.

Season pork chops with salt and black pepper on both sides.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Add pork chops to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.

Remove pork chops from skillet and tent with foil to keep warm.

In the same skillet, add diced potatoes and season with salt and pepper; cook for 10-12 minutes until tender and golden.

Meanwhile, steam green beans until bright green and tender, about 4-5 minutes.

In a bowl, combine steamed green beans with pesto and pine nuts, tossing to coat evenly.

Serve pork chops alongside pesto green beans and potatoes.

Cooking Techniques

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