Lean Pork with Asparagus

Name: Lean Pork with Asparagus
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 lean pork chops (6 oz each); 4 cups asparagus spears, trimmed; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon thyme; - Salt and pepper to taste

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Servings4
Prep time15 min
Cook time25 min
Total time40 min

Diet tags

atkins dash dukan gluten-free high-protein intermittent-fasting keto low-carb paleo south-beach whole30 zone

Ingredients

4 lean pork chops (6 oz each)
4 cups asparagus spears, trimmed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, season pork chops with thyme, salt, and pepper; cook for 6-8 minutes per side until done (145°F/63°C); remove and set aside.
- Add remaining oil and asparagus to the skillet, sauté for 5-7 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Serve each chop with 1 cup asparagus warm.

Recipe notes

Lean Pork with Asparagus

Basic Information

Servings: 4
Serving Size: 1 chop with 1 cup asparagus
Difficulty: 2
Budget: 3
Prep Time: 15
Cook Time: 25
Total Time: 40
Meal Type: Main Dish

Diet Types

Keto
Atkins
Low-Carb
High-Protein
Paleo
Whole30
Gluten-Free
DASH
Intermittent Fasting
Dukan
South Beach
Zone

Equipment

- Large skillet

Ingredients

4 lean pork chops (6 oz each)
4 cups asparagus spears, trimmed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, season pork chops with thyme, salt, and pepper; cook for 6-8 minutes per side until done (145°F/63°C); remove and set aside.
- Add remaining oil and asparagus to the skillet, sauté for 5-7 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Serve each chop with 1 cup asparagus warm.