Creamy Dijon Pork Chops With Garlicky Green Beans
A rich and satisfying low-carb dinner featuring tender seared pork chops and crisp green beans. Brought together by a luscious, quick pan sauce made from heavy cream and tangy Dijon mustard.
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
Makes
2 servings
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
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Support from the whole plate
Regular meals with enough protein, plants and fats support overall nourishment. Think consistency, not one miracle ingredient.
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Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
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Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Whisk · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Prep the vegetables and measure pantry ingredients earlier in the day to shorten cook time.
Do these three things first
- 1Prep cloves garlic (minced)
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
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Instructions
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Next: Season the pork chops generously with salt…
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Season the pork chops generously with salt…
Season the pork chops generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
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Heat a drizzle of olive oil in…
Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork chops and sear for 4 to 5 minutes per side, until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 145°F. Transfer the chops to a plate to rest.
Look for: golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 145°F
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Lower the heat to medium
Lower the heat to medium. Add the green beans to the same skillet along with a splash of water. Cover the pan immediately and let the beans steam for 3 to 4 minutes until crisp-tender.
Look for: crisp-tender
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Uncover the pan
Uncover the pan, add the minced garlic and a small pat of butter or dash of olive oil, and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Transfer the green beans to your serving plates.
Look for: fragrant
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Reduce the heat to low
Reduce the heat to low. Whisk the heavy cream and Dijon mustard directly into the skillet, scraping up any delicious browned bits left from the pork. Let the sauce bubble and thicken for 1 to 2 minutes.
Allow: 1 to 2 minutes
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Plate the pork chops next to the…
Plate the pork chops next to the green beans and spoon the warm mustard sauce generously over the pork.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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