Name: Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Sautéed Apples & Roasted Green Beans
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: Serves 6
Ingredients: 1 ½ small pkgs fresh thyme; 3 Gala apples; 1.02 kg green beans; 6 pork chops, boneless; black pepper; extra virgin olive oil; salt; virgin coconut oil

Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Sautéed Apples & Roasted Green BeansPan-Seared Pork Chops with Sautéed Apples & Roasted Green Beans — a 35-minute dinner recipe with 8 ingredients, serving 6.Ingredients

1 ½ small pkgs fresh thyme

3 Gala apples

1.02 kg green beans

6 pork chops, boneless

black pepper

extra virgin olive oil

salt

virgin coconut oil

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C) and position the rack in the centre.

Wash and dry the fresh produce.

Trim and discard the ends of the green beans; transfer the beans to a baking sheet pan.

Drizzle the green beans with olive oil and season with salt and pepper; toss to coat, then spread them out in a single layer.

Place the beans in the oven and roasted while you prepare the pork chops, 5 to 7 minutes.

Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat.

One by one, holding a sprig of thyme at its top, run you fingers down it to remove the leaves. Discard the sprigs and chop the leaves. Transfer the thyme to a small bowl.

In a small bowl, combine and mix together salt, pepper, and ½ of the thyme (save the rest for the apples).

Place the pork chops on a plate and rub both sides with the spice mixture.

Once the skillet is heated, add coconut oil and swirl to coat the bottom.

Place the pork chops in the skillet and sear until they are golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side.

While the pork chops cook, remove the green beans from the oven and make room for the pork chops in the middle. Once the chops are seared, transfer them to the baking sheet and remove the skillet from the heat.

Return the baking sheet to the oven; cook until the pork chops are cooked through (test using a thermometer or cut into a chop with a knife) and the green beans are tender-crisp, 6 to 10 minutes.

Quarter the apples lengthwise, then cut out the core and stem from each section; cut each quarter lengthwise into 4 thin wedges.

Return the skillet to the stove over medium heat.

Add coconut oil, apples, and the remaining thyme to the skillet; season with salt and pepper. Cook the apples, stirring occasionally, until they are tender and lightly browned, 4 to 6 minutes.

To serve, place the pork chops and green beans on a plate and spoon the sautéed apples on top of the pork. Enjoy!

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