Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Garlicky Green Beans + Warm Tomato-Onion Relish (Serves 2)
Simple, high-impact pork chop dinner: seared chops with a quick sauté of garlicky green beans and a warm, bright tomato-onion relish (not a cider pan sauce).
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- Kroger® Pork Center Cut Chop Bone In 1–1.25 lb (2 chops) $4.79/lb
- Kroger® Fresh Trimmed Green Beans Bag 12 oz $4.49
- Simple Truth Organic® Roma Tomatoes (or on-the-vine tomatoes) 2 medium, diced $3.99
- Private Selection® Peruvian Gold Sweet Onion (3 lb bag) 1/2 medium onion, finely diced $4.99 (sale)
- Simple Truth Organic® Garlic Bulbs 2 cloves, minced $2.79
- Olive oil 2 tbsp, divided
- Apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice) 1 tbsp
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Optional: paprika 1/2 tsp
Instructions
- Prep relish: In a bowl, mix diced tomatoes, diced onion, vinegar, a pinch of salt, and pepper. Set aside to macerate.
- Sear pork chops (stove): Pat chops dry; season with salt, pepper, and optional paprika. Heat a skillet over medium-high with 1 tbsp olive oil. Sear 3–5 minutes per side (thickness-dependent) until 145°F internal. Transfer to a plate to rest 5 minutes.
- Sauté green beans: In the same skillet, add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil. Add green beans and a pinch of salt; cook 5–7 minutes until crisp-tender and blistered in spots. Add garlic for the last 30 seconds; toss and remove from heat.
- Serve: Plate chops with green beans and spoon the tomato-onion relish over or alongside the pork.
Health notes: Balanced plate with lean protein and lots of veg; go easy on added oil to keep it lighter.
Drink pairing: WA Pinot Noir or a dry hard cider.