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Dinner
Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Green Beans
Classic protein-and-vegetable plate with about 6g net carbs — easy weeknight dinner.
- Net carbs
- ~6g
- Servings
- 2
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 20 min
Why this meal fits low carb
Pan-seared pork chops and green beans are a simple American plate without breadcrumbs or sweet glazes. Dry the chops well for browning; finish beans with butter and salt for satiety.
Swaps
Asparagus or broccoli. Pork tenderloin medallions for a leaner cut.
Meal prep
Trim beans ahead. Chops are best day-of; leftovers slice into salads.
Ingredients
- 2 bone-in pork chops (8 oz each)
- 2 cups green beans, trimmed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Season chops. Sear in oil 4–5 minutes per side until 145°F internal. Rest.
- In same pan, sauté green beans with garlic and butter 6–8 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Season beans and serve with chops.
Tips
Butter-basting the chops in the last minute adds flavor without carbs.
Check the numbers
This recipe is about ~6g net carbs per serving and ~30g protein. Verify packaged ingredients and set your daily budget:
- Net carb calculator — label math for sauces, yogurt, sausages
- Keto macro calculator — daily protein / fat / carb targets
- More recipes under 10g net carbs
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Net carb and protein values are working estimates intended for the listed quantities and stated servings; they are not laboratory analyses or medical advice. Brands and substitutions can change the result. Verify packaged foods with our net carb calculator. https://metaboliclowcarb.com