Ingredients
Method
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
Prepare the Roasted Veggies
- In a large bowl, toss the sliced carrots, bell pepper, zucchini, and red onion with 2 tbsp of olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the vegetables in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Roast the vegetables in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until they are tender and slightly caramelized.
Season the Pork Chops
- While the vegetables are roasting, pat the pork chops dry with paper towels.
- Rub both sides of each pork chop with minced garlic, fresh parsley, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle with 2 tbsp of olive oil and let the pork sit for a few minutes to absorb the flavors.
Sear the Pork Chops
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the pork chops and sear them for 3-4 minutes per side until they’re golden brown.
- If using, add the butter to the skillet and baste the pork chops with the melted butter for extra flavor.
- Transfer the skillet with the pork chops to the oven (or place them on the baking sheet with the veggies) and bake for an additional 6-8 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the pork reaches 145°F (63°C).
- Let the pork chops rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve
- Serve the Garlic Herb Pork Chops alongside the roasted veggies.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and enjoy!
Notes
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 400-450
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Protein: 35g
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fiber: 4g
- Sugar: 6g
Notes/Advice:
- Additions/Subtractions:
- Feel free to swap out the vegetables based on what you have on hand—broccoli, Brussels sprouts, or sweet potatoes would also work well.
- For extra juicy pork chops, let them rest for 5 minutes before serving. This allows the juices to redistribute and keeps the meat tender.
- If you prefer a more buttery finish, you can add a pat of butter on top of each pork chop while they’re resting.