This is my family's favorite dinner

pork chops

🥗Healthier: chicken breasts

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Chicken breasts are lower in fat, while pork loin is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers a healthier fat profile, while canola is more budget-friendly.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier alternative, while margarine is often cheaper.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, while water with seasoning is cost-effective.

Marinate pork chops with olive oil, garlic, thyme, rosemary, black pepper, and salt for 30 minutes.

Heat a skillet over medium-high heat until hot.

Cook the pork chops for 5 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for another 5 minutes until browned.

Check the internal temperature of the pork chops to ensure they reach 145°F.

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

In the same skillet, add 2 tablespoons of butter and sliced onions; sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add mixed vegetables to the skillet and cook until tender, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in the juice of half a lemon for freshness.

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