Smoky pork chops with baby potatoes and green beans

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while maintaining flavor.

baby potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: regular potatoes

Sweet potatoes offer more nutrients and fiber.

pork chops

🥗Healthier: chicken breasts

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Chicken breasts are leaner and often less expensive.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Vegetable broth can be lower in sodium.

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.

Season the pork chops with smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.

Drizzle olive oil over the baby potatoes and season with salt and pepper.

Place the seasoned pork chops on the grill and cook for 5-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 145°F.

Meanwhile, roast the baby potatoes on a baking sheet in the oven for 20-25 minutes until tender and golden.

Trim the ends of the green beans and toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper.

Add the green beans to the grill during the last 5 minutes of cooking the pork chops, turning occasionally.

Remove the pork chops from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes.

In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat and add lemon juice and chicken broth.

Add the roasted baby potatoes and green beans to the skillet, tossing to coat in the sauce.

Finish with fresh thyme and chopped parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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