Tuscan Grilled Pork & Summer Zucchini

Smoky rosemary pork and charred summer zucchini meet juicy tomatoes, creamy white beans, and fresh basil in a vibrant Tuscan-inspired dinner.

Ingredients

  • Boneless Pork Loin Chops
    2 chops (6 ounces each, about 3/4 inch thick) $6.21
  • Organic Zucchini Squash
    12 ounces $2.77
  • Vine On Tomato
    8 ounces $2.79
  • Basil
    1/4 cup loosely packed $4.19
  • canned cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
    1 can (15 ounces)
  • Organic Garlic
    1 clove $2.69
  • extra-virgin olive oil
    3 tablespoons
  • red wine vinegar
    1 tablespoon
  • garlic powder
    1/2 teaspoon
  • dried rosemary
    1 teaspoon
  • kosher salt
    2 teaspoons
  • black pepper
    1/2 teaspoon

Instructions

  1. Heat a grill to medium-high for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, slice 12 ounces zucchini lengthwise into 1/2-inch planks, dice 8 ounces tomato, mince 1 garlic clove, and chop 1/4 cup basil.
  2. Pat 2 pork loin chops (6 ounces each) dry, then coat them with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; let stand while the grill finishes heating.
  3. Combine 1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, 8 ounces diced tomato, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, then remove from the heat and fold in 1/4 cup chopped basil.
  4. Coat 12 ounces zucchini with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Grill for 3 to 4 minutes per side until browned and just tender, then transfer to a platter.
  5. Grill 2 seasoned pork loin chops (6 ounces each) for 4 to 5 minutes per side, or until their thickest parts reach 145°F. Transfer the 2 pork loin chops to the platter and rest for 5 minutes.
  6. Divide the warm tomato-white bean mixture between two plates, then add 1 grilled pork loin chop and 6 ounces grilled zucchini to each plate.

Total time: 35 minutes

Estimated cost: $16–$19

Health notes: About 680 calories per serving, with roughly 48 grams of protein and 12 grams of fiber from the pork, beans, and vegetables.

Drink pairing: A medium-bodied Sangiovese complements the tomato, rosemary, and grilled pork with bright acidity and savory notes.