PORK CHOPS, MASHED POTATOES, BEANS AND BROCCOLI | BAHAMIAN COOKING

pork chops

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Chicken breast is leaner and often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides healthier fats.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories.

green beans

🥗Healthier: asparagus

💰Cheaper: frozen peas

Asparagus is nutritious and flavorful.

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

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

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

Remove pork chops from the skillet and let rest for a few minutes.

Peel and chop potatoes into chunks.

Boil potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Drain potatoes and return to the pot.

Add butter and milk to the potatoes and mash until smooth and creamy.

Season mashed potatoes with salt and pepper to taste.

Trim and wash green beans and broccoli.

Steam green beans and broccoli until bright green and tender, about 5-7 minutes.

Serve pork chops alongside mashed potatoes, green beans, and broccoli, garnished with parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice.

Cooking Techniques

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