Golden pork chops, spring asparagus, and roasted potatoes get dressed up with a silky Dijon-lemon vinaigrette and a crisp radish-parsley finish. It’s the kind of dinner that feels both polished and comforting: juicy pork, bright seasonal vegetables, and just enough sharpness to keep every bite lively.
Cook time: 40 minutes
Estimated cost: $18-20
Health notes: Approx. 640 calories per serving. About 36g protein, 30g carbohydrates, 40g fat, 4g fiber. A hearty, balanced dinner with spring vegetables and a satisfying protein portion.
Drink pairing: Pinot Noir is a natural fit with pork and mustard, while a dry Riesling adds a bright, zippy contrast to the lemon and asparagus.
Details
Ingredients
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Kroger® Pork Center Cut Chop Bone In1 lb, about 2 bone-in chops, 3/4 to 1 inch thick 4.79
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Green Asparagus1 lb 4.99
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Red Potatoes1 lb 1.29
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Green Top Red Radishes1 ct 1.99
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Organic Parsley1 ct 1.99
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Fresh Organic Lemon - Each1 each 2.00
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Dijon mustard1 tbsp
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Olive oil3 tbsp, divided
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Butter1 tsp
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Garlic1 ct 1.50
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Kosher salt1 1/4 tsp
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Black pepper3/4 tsp
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Scrub 1 pound red potatoes and cut into 1-inch pieces. Trim 1 pound asparagus. Thinly slice 4 to 5 radishes from 1 bunch green top red radishes. Chop 2 tablespoons parsley. Mince 1 clove garlic. Juice half of 1 lemon and cut the other half into wedges.
- Toss the potatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper on a sheet pan. Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, turning once, until browned and tender.
- When the potatoes have roasted 10 minutes, add the asparagus to the other side of the pan with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil and a pinch of salt. Roast 10 to 12 minutes more, until crisp-tender. Remove the asparagus if it finishes before the potatoes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon olive oil until smooth. Set aside.
- Pat dry the pork chops and season both sides with 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil. Cook the 2 pork chops for about 4 to 5 minutes per side if they are 3/4 to 1 inch thick, until browned and the center reaches 145°F. Transfer to a plate to rest.
- Lower the heat to medium-low. Add 1 teaspoon butter to the skillet, then add the minced garlic and stir for about 20 seconds until fragrant. Spoon a little of the buttery garlic over the resting pork chops.
- Toss the hot roasted potatoes with the Dijon-lemon dressing, sliced radishes, and chopped parsley.
- Plate the warm mustard potato salad with the asparagus and pork chops alongside. Serve with lemon wedges for squeezing.