Pork Chops with Fennel and Carrots

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Health score
79%
Pork Chops with Fennel and Carrots
55 min.
4
638kcal

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Looking for a delicious and healthy meal option that's both gluten-free and dairy-free? Look no further than this Pork Chops with Fennel and Carrots recipe! With a impressive Recipe Health Score of 79, this dish is not only tasty but also packed with nutrients to keep you feeling your best.

Ready in just 55 minutes and serving 4, this recipe is perfect for a satisfying lunch or dinner. Each serving comes in at a reasonable 638 calories, making it a great option for those watching their waistline. And with its main dish status, it's a complete meal all on its own.

The star of the show is, of course, the succulent pork chops, seasoned to perfection and cooked to juicy perfection in a skillet. But the real magic happens when these are paired with the roasted fennel and carrots, along with a fragrant red onion and garlic. The fresh oregano ties everything together, giving the dish a vibrant, herby flavor that's hard to resist.

Whether you're cooking for family, friends, or just yourself, this Pork Chops with Fennel and Carrots recipe is sure to impress. And with the option to save leftovers for later, it's a smart choice that keeps on giving. So why not give it a try and see for yourself why it's one of our favorite very healthy recipes?

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds fennel bulb trimmed cut into ½-inch wedges
  • pound carrots trimmed halved lengthwise ( 10 medium)
  • large onion red cut into 1-inch wedges, root end left intact
  • 12  garlic clove peeled
  • tablespoons oregano fresh chopped
  • tablespoons olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • serving coarse mustard 
  •  pork loin chops bone-in
  • serving lemon wedges for serving

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • oven

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss fennel, carrots, onion, and garlic with 3 tablespoons oregano and 4 tablespoons oil; season with salt and pepper. Roast until vegetables are tender and browned in spots, about 30 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high. Season pork chops with salt and pepper and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons oregano. In batches, cook until cooked through, about 4 minutes per side.
  3. Transfer 2 pork chops and 1 cup roasted vegetables to separate airtight containers; refrigerate, up to 3 days.
  4. Serve 4 pork chops with remaining vegetables and lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts

Calories638kcal
Protein29.6%
Fat49.9%
Carbs20.5%

Properties

Glycemic Index
52.83
Glycemic Load
8.31
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
48.323913138846%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
1.89mg
Hesperetin
0.07mg
Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.16mg
Isorhamnetin
1.38mg
Kaempferol
0.47mg
Myricetin
0.2mg
Quercetin
6.37mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:638.22kcal
31.91%
Fat:35.94g
55.3%
Saturated Fat:8.13g
50.82%
Carbohydrates:33.23g
11.08%
Net Carbohydrates:21.4g
7.78%
Sugar:13.6g
15.11%
Cholesterol:134.67mg
44.89%
Sodium:281.54mg
12.24%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:47.97g
95.95%
Vitamin A:19288.87IU
385.78%
Vitamin K:173.57µg
165.3%
Selenium:69.96µg
99.94%
Vitamin B1:1.48mg
98.45%
Vitamin B6:1.91mg
95.33%
Vitamin B3:18.65mg
93.26%
Phosphorus:611.38mg
61.14%
Potassium:1974.23mg
56.41%
Manganese:1mg
50.21%
Fiber:11.82g
47.29%
Vitamin E:6.18mg
41.19%
Vitamin C:32.23mg
39.06%
Vitamin B2:0.54mg
31.96%
Magnesium:117.28mg
29.32%
Iron:5.24mg
29.09%
Zinc:4.06mg
27.04%
Calcium:258.33mg
25.83%
Vitamin B5:2.31mg
23.15%
Folate:87.89µg
21.97%
Vitamin B12:1.07µg
17.75%
Copper:0.35mg
17.7%
Vitamin D:0.8µg
5.36%