Grilled Pork Chops with Peaches and Pole Beans

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
3%
Grilled Pork Chops with Peaches and Pole Beans
45 min.
8
111kcal

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Indulge in the vibrant flavors of summer with our Grilled Pork Chops with Peaches and Pole Beans—a dish that's as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate. Perfect for gatherings, this recipe not only serves eight hearty portions but also caters to various dietary needs: it's vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free, making it an inclusive choice for any dinner table.

The star of this dish, the grilled pork chops, are marinated for hours in a zesty and aromatic blend of Dijon mustard, fresh marjoram, and garlic, ensuring each bite is packed with flavor. As you fire up the grill, the aromatic scent of the cooking chops mingles with the sweetness of semi-ripe peaches, which char beautifully and provide a stunning contrast to the savory meat. The addition of crisp-tender pole beans tossed in tangy shallots rounds out the meal, creating a delightful medley of textures and flavors.

Whether you're hosting an antipasti night, a casual snack gathering, or simply looking to impress at a summer BBQ, these grilled pork chops served alongside grilled peaches and a refreshing bean salad are sure to steal the show. Elevate your cooking experience and delight your guests with this delicious and health-conscious recipe that's ready in just 45 minutes!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons dijon mustard 
  • tablespoons marjoram fresh divided chopped
  • tablespoons garlic minced
  • teaspoon kosher salt plus more
  • 1.3 pounds haricots verts trimmed (such as Romano, haricots verts, yellow wax, or green beans)
  • 0.5 cup olive oil plus more for drizzling
  •  peaches pitted halved
  • servings pepper black
  • 0.5 cup shallots thinly sliced
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil 
  • 0.3 cup citrus champagne vinegar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk
  • pot
  • grill
  • ziploc bags
  • measuring cup

Directions

  1. Combine 1/2 cup olive oil and vegetableoil in a measuring cup.
  2. Combine 2 tablespoonsmarjoram, Dijon mustard, garlic, and vinegarin a medium bowl. Slowly whisk oil mixtureinto herb mixture until creamy. Season totaste with pepper.
  3. Transfer about 1/4 cupdressing to a small bowl; cover and chill.
  4. Season pork chops with 4 teaspoons salt.
  5. Transfer to a resealable plastic bag; pourremaining dressing over, spreading evenlyto distribute. Seal bag; chill for at least4 hours and up to 24 hours.
  6. Cook beans in a large pot of boilingsalted water, stirring occasionally, untilcrisp-tender, 3-5 minutes.
  7. Drain; transferto a large bowl of ice water to chill.
  8. Drainbeans; pat dry.
  9. Transfer beans, remaining1 tablespoon marjoram, and shallot to a mediumbowl; toss with enough reserved dressingto coat and season with salt and pepper.
  10. Build a medium fire in a charcoal grill,or heat a gas grill to medium-high.
  11. Removepork chops from bag, scraping off excessdressing. Grill chops, turning occasionallyon all sides, until browned and cookedthrough, about 20 minutes total. (Be sureto cook thick chops on the edges, too, andmelt the thin strips of white fat; they'llcook more evenly.)
  12. Place peaches in a medium bowl; drizzlewith some olive oil and sprinkle with salt.Toss to coat. Grill peaches, cut side down,until they begin to soften and char, 4-6minutes.
  13. Transfer pork and peaches to acutting board; let pork rest for 10 minutes.
  14. Slice peaches. Carve bones frompork and thinly slice meat.
  15. Serve pork andpeaches with bean salad.

Nutrition Facts

Calories111kcal
Protein8.38%
Fat44.41%
Carbs47.21%

Properties

Glycemic Index
30.28
Glycemic Load
4.16
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
8.8234782426254%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
1.08mg
Catechin
2.77mg
Epigallocatechin
0.58mg
Epicatechin
1.32mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.17mg
Apigenin
1.63mg
Luteolin
0.12mg
Kaempferol
0.46mg
Myricetin
0.24mg
Quercetin
2.34mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:111.41kcal
5.57%
Fat:5.89g
9.07%
Saturated Fat:0.85g
5.32%
Carbohydrates:14.1g
4.7%
Net Carbohydrates:10.61g
3.86%
Sugar:8.27g
9.19%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:1218.76mg
52.99%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.5g
5%
Vitamin K:51.47µg
49.02%
Vitamin C:13.81mg
16.74%
Manganese:0.3mg
15%
Vitamin A:739.57IU
14.79%
Fiber:3.48g
13.94%
Vitamin B6:0.19mg
9.67%
Vitamin E:1.34mg
8.93%
Folate:33.27µg
8.32%
Potassium:289.87mg
8.28%
Iron:1.31mg
7.27%
Magnesium:28.5mg
7.12%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
6.16%
Copper:0.12mg
5.93%
Vitamin B2:0.1mg
5.86%
Phosphorus:56.48mg
5.65%
Vitamin B3:1.05mg
5.25%
Selenium:3.35µg
4.79%
Calcium:42.6mg
4.26%
Vitamin B5:0.32mg
3.16%
Zinc:0.42mg
2.8%
Source:Epicurious