Dinner

Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Green Beans

Classic protein-and-vegetable plate with about 6g net carbs — easy weeknight dinner.

Insulin resistance
Net carbs
~6g
Servings
2
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min

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

  1. Season chops. Sear in oil 4–5 minutes per side until 145°F internal. Rest.
  2. In same pan, sauté green beans with garlic and butter 6–8 minutes until tender-crisp.
  3. Season beans and serve with chops.

Tips

Butter-basting the chops in the last minute adds flavor without carbs.

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