Winter Veg Quinoa and Pork Chops

By jiafei

4 Person

50 Minutes

660 Calories

With griddled pork chops, roasted winter vegetables and light, fluffy quinoa, this beautiful pork recipe is easy to make and packed with flavor for a delicious midweek meal. Drizzle with lemon for a refreshingly zesty finish. If you have any leftover quinoa and veg, toss it with crumbled feta and mixed salad leaves for a delicious lunch the following day.

Ingredients

15 g Flat-leaf parsley, chopped
4 Pork chops
3 tbsp. Olive oil
1 Lemon, zested and juiced
1 tbsp. Chilli flakes
10 sprigs Thyme
350 g Sweet potato
350 g Butternut squash
2 Large parsnips, each cut lengthways into 8
1 Cauliflower, cut into florets
8 oz. Quinoa

Method

01

Preheat the oven to gas 6, 200°F, fan 180°F. Cook the quinoa following the packet instructions. Meanwhile, put the vegetables in a roasting tin and toss with the thyme, chili, lemon zest, olive oil, and some seasoning. Roast for 25-30 minutes, turning occasionally.
02

Brush the pork chops with a little oil and season well. Heat a griddle or frying pan over high heat. Add the chops and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until cooked through. Remove and set aside to rest.
03

Combine the quinoa and roasted veg in a bowl. Toss with the parsley and the lemon juice. Serve with the pork chops.

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Winter Veg Quinoa and Pork Chops

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01 Information

Grade easy
Serving 4 servings
Calorie 660 Kcal
Prep Time 10 Mins
Cook Time 40 Mins
Total Time 50 Mins

02 Ingredients

15 g Flat-leaf parsley, chopped

4 Pork chops

3 tbsp. Olive oil

1 Lemon, zested and juiced

1 tbsp. Chilli flakes

10 sprigs Thyme

350 g Sweet potato

350 g Butternut squash

2 Large parsnips, each cut lengthways into 8

1 Cauliflower, cut into florets

8 oz. Quinoa

03 Method

Step 1

Preheat the oven to gas 6, 200°F, fan 180°F. Cook the quinoa following the packet instructions. Meanwhile, put the vegetables in a roasting tin and toss with the thyme, chili, lemon zest, olive oil, and some seasoning. Roast for 25-30 minutes, turning occasionally.

Step 2

Brush the pork chops with a little oil and season well. Heat a griddle or frying pan over high heat. Add the chops and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until cooked through. Remove and set aside to rest.

Step 3

Combine the quinoa and roasted veg in a bowl. Toss with the parsley and the lemon juice. Serve with the pork chops.

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