Roasted Pork Chops With Spinach and Squash
A savory looking pair of pork chops is just right to spoil yourself after a long week. But, if you are tied to a diet, it’s not exactly the lightest meal. You can change that by serving it with the right side. Cook it into the oven with some butternut squash and spinach, flavored with a light touch of sage. You will surely enjoy it!
Ingredients Needed for Roasted Pork Chops With Spinach and Squash
2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
2 medium-sized pork chops
salt
pepper
1 ounce walnuts
1 teaspoon brown sugar
½ cup apple cider vinegar
4 shallots, halved
7 ounces of butternut squash, small dices
sage
2 ounces of baby spinach
How to Make Roasted Pork Chops With Spinach and Squash
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the pork chops and season them with salt and pepper.
- Cook for 5-6 minutes per side.
- Heat the remaining oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat.
- Add the brown sugar, a touch of salt and pepper.
- Mix until the sugar melts and pour the apple cider vinegar.
- Add the shallots, butternut squash, and sage. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Add the pork chops, spinach, and walnuts.
- Slide the skillet into the oven for the next 20 minutes at 360 degrees F/180 degrees C.