Rosemary Baked Pork Chops With Sweet Potatoes
A comforting, one-pan dinner featuring juicy pork chops, roasted sweet potatoes, and tender green beans. Infused with aromatic rosemary, this meal is as nourishing as it is easy to clean up.
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Before you start
Your 40-minute game plan
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Equipment
Oven · Large skillet · Sheet pan · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
If you have leftover green beans and sweet potatoes, they make a fantastic fiber-rich base for tomorrow's lunch—just add some pumpkin seeds or a hard-boiled egg.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- 2Prep tbsp fresh (chopped)
- 3Set out all ingredients before cooking
Ingredients
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Next: Preheat your oven to 400°F
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Preheat your oven to 400°F
Preheat your oven to 400°F.
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Chop the sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes
Chop the sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes. Spread them on a baking sheet, drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and sprinkle generously with salt, black pepper, and rosemary. Toss to coat and roast for 15 minutes.
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While the potatoes roast
While the potatoes roast, pat the pork chops completely dry with a paper towel. Season both sides with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
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Heat a heavy skillet over medium-high heat…
Heat a heavy skillet over medium-high heat with a splash (about 1/2 tablespoon) of olive oil. Sear the pork chops for about 2 minutes on each side until a golden-brown crust forms.
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Remove the baking sheet from the oven
Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Push the sweet potatoes to one side, add the green beans to the other side (tossing them gently with a little olive oil and salt), and place the seared pork chops in the center.
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Return the pan to the oven for…
Return the pan to the oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F and the sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
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Let the pork chops rest for 5…
Let the pork chops rest for 5 minutes before serving to keep them juicy.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
Patting the pork chops dry before…
Patting the pork chops dry before searing is the secret to a great, flavorful crust without overcooking the center.
If you have leftover green beans…
If you have leftover green beans and sweet potatoes, they make a fantastic fiber-rich base for tomorrow's lunch—just add some pumpkin seeds or a hard-boiled egg.
Leave the skin on your sweet…
Leave the skin on your sweet potatoes! It adds a great rustic texture and gives you a wonderful boost of extra fiber to stabilize your blood sugar.
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