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Lemon Herb Pork Chops with Sautéed Spinach

26 min4 servings🍳 1 panPicky-eater safe bet: the plain protein, sauce on the side$15.25395 cal · 38g protein

Ingredients

  • pork chops4 chops
  • fresh spinach8 oz
  • olive oil3 tbsp
  • fresh lemon2 lemons
  • fresh thyme1 bunch
  • garlic cloves3 cloves

Instructions

  1. 1

    Pat pork chops dry, season with salt, pepper, and chopped fresh thyme leaves, then let sit 3 minutes.

  2. 2

    Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook pork chops 6 minutes per side until golden; transfer to a plate.

  3. 3

    In the same skillet, add remaining oil and minced garlic, then add spinach in batches, stirring until wilted (about 3 minutes).

  4. 4

    Squeeze lemon juice over the spinach and stir to combine; season with salt and pepper.

  5. 5

    Return pork chops to the skillet and plate everything together with lemon wedges on the side.

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