Chimichurri Pork Chops with Couscous

Chimichurri Pork Chops with Couscous
Servings: 4
Lunch

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Recipe by Judy Kim Simple seared pork and couscous get a flavor boost from garlicky chimichurri.

Ingredients

1 package plain Israeli couscous 16 oz. fresh peas kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 c. mixed dry spinach and arugula 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1/2 c. Chopped red onion 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes 1 tsp. lemon zest 1 tsp. lemon juice extra-virgin olive oil 4 bone-in pork chops, 1" thick 1/4 c. fresh chopped parsley

Instructions

In a medium pot, prepare couscous according to package instructions. Add fresh peas for last 2 minutes of cooking time. Season with salt and pepper and stir. Turn off heat and cover to keep warm. Meanwhile, in the bowl of a food processor add greens, garlic, onion, 1/2 teaspoon salt, red pepper flakes, lemon zest, lemon juice, and 1/2 cup olive oil. Pulse until finely chopped (sauce should have some texture). Scrape side of bowl with a rubber spatula as needed. Set aside in a small bowl. Preheat a large cast iron pan over high heat. Pat each pork chop dry with a paper towel and season generously with salt and pepper on both sides. Add 1 teaspoon olive oil to the pan and add two pork chops. Sear on high for 5 minutes on each side. Remove the pork chops to rest; cook remaining pork chops. Serve pork chops with spoonful of chimichurri and side of peas and couscous. Drizzle with olive oil and garnish with fresh parsley.

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