Baked Pork with Cherry Tomatoes and Green Beans. Boneless pork chops seasoned with salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic, and oven-baked with vegetables.
Baked pork is one of those dishes that feels fancy enough for a Sunday dinner but simple enough to make on a busy weeknight. This version combines tender oven-baked pork with sweet cherry tomatoes and crisp green beans for a healthy dinner idea that’s as colorful as it is delicious.
Everything cooks together in one pan, which makes it the perfect lazy recipe when you want a satisfying meal without a sink full of dishes.
I love how the pork absorbs the flavors of the roasted tomatoes and olive oil while the green beans stay slightly crisp. It’s an easy-to-make combination that feels fresh and balanced, and it pairs beautifully with rice, potatoes, or just a crusty piece of bread to soak up the juices.
NOTE
Before beginning the recipe remember to read the “Invent Your Recipe” section below for additional suggestions, recipe combinations, or ingredient alternatives.
How To Make Baked Pork With Cherry Tomatoes
- Pre-heat the oven to 375 degrees
Bringing it all together:
- In a baking pan, place the pork chops evenly in the center and then surround them with the vegetables and garlic.
- Next, drizzle the olive oil evenly over the pork and vegetables. Next, season everything with the salt, ground black pepper, onion powder, and fresh basil.
- Finally, place into the oven and back at 375 degrees for 30 minutes, or until the pork chops have reached an internal temperature of 160 degrees.
How to Serve Baked Pork with Tomatoes
- Serve this baked pork recipe with a side of brown rice or your favorite grain.
Invent Your Recipe
Baked pork with cherry tomatoes and green beans is the kind of dish that feels fresh, simple, and full of flavor; the heart of Mediterranean cooking.
With just a few swaps and additions, you can make it even more vibrant and suited to your taste.
Pork Options
- Pork chops are a great base, but pork tenderloin sliced into medallions cooks quickly and stays juicy.
- Boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts are a great substitute if you want to switch things up.
- Turkey cutlets work beautifully with the same Mediterranean flavors for a lighter option.
Tomatoes
- Cherry or grape tomatoes keep things sweet and bright, but roasted Roma tomatoes add a richer flavor.
- Toss the tomatoes with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar before baking to give them a slightly tangy, caramelized edge.
- Add a few chopped sun-dried tomatoes for a concentrated burst of flavor.
Green Beans
- Haricots verts (thin French green beans) cook quickly and stay tender-crisp.
- Swap in asparagus, zucchini, or bell peppers for a colorful, seasonal twist.
- For a heartier dish, add halved baby potatoes tossed with olive oil and herbs.
Herbs & Seasonings
- Mediterranean herbs like thyme, rosemary, or oregano work beautifully here.
- Add fresh garlic or shallots for extra depth.
- Sprinkle a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes if you like a little heat.
Mediterranean Finishing Touches
- Scatter pitted Kalamata olives over the tray for a briny, salty bite.
- Finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil right before serving.
- Top with crumbled feta or shaved Parmesan to add creaminess and richness.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or basil to bring everything together.
This dish is meant to be simple and flexible, just like Mediterranean cooking. Play with these flavors and ingredients until you find your favorite version.
For more ideas like this baked pork dish, check out my pork recipes.
This baked pork with cherry tomatoes and green beans is proof that you don’t need a complicated recipe to make something memorable.
It’s quick to prepare, full of flavor, and a healthy dinner idea you can put together any night of the week.
Whether you’re cooking for family or just yourself, this oven-baked dish is one of those lazy recipes you’ll come back to whenever you need a meal that feels cozy, colorful, and completely satisfying.
The Recipe
Baked Pork with Cherry Tomatoes and Green Beans
Equipment
- 9 x 13 baking pan
Ingredients
- 4 boneless pork chops 1-inch thick
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 16 ounces green beans
- 2 large carrots roughly chopped
- 6 garlic cloves whole
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoon fresh basil
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 375 degrees
Bringing it all together:
- In a baking pan, place the pork chops evenly in the center and then surround them with the vegetables and garlic.
- Next, drizzle the olive oil evenly over the pork and vegetables. Next, season everything with the salt, ground black pepper, onion powder, and fresh basil.
- Finally, place into the oven and back at 375 degrees for 30 minutes, or until the pork chops have reached an internal temperature of 160 degrees.
How to Serve Baked Pork with Tomatoes
- Serve this baked pork recipe with a side of brown rice or your favorite grain.
Invent Your Recipe
Invent Your Recipe
Baked pork with cherry tomatoes and green beans is the kind of dish that feels fresh, simple, and full of flavor; the heart of Mediterranean cooking. With just a few swaps and additions, you can make it even more vibrant and suited to your taste. Pork Options- Pork chops are a great base, but pork tenderloin sliced into medallions cooks quickly and stays juicy.
- Boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts are a great substitute if you want to switch things up.
- Turkey cutlets work beautifully with the same Mediterranean flavors for a lighter option.
- Cherry or grape tomatoes keep things sweet and bright, but roasted Roma tomatoes add a richer flavor.
- Toss the tomatoes with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar before baking to give them a slightly tangy, caramelized edge.
- Add a few chopped sun-dried tomatoes for a concentrated burst of flavor.
- Haricots verts (thin French green beans) cook quickly and stay tender-crisp.
- Swap in asparagus, zucchini, or bell peppers for a colorful, seasonal twist.
- For a heartier dish, add halved baby potatoes tossed with olive oil and herbs.
- Mediterranean herbs like thyme, rosemary, or oregano work beautifully here.
- Add fresh garlic or shallots for extra depth.
- Sprinkle a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes if you like a little heat.
- Scatter pitted Kalamata olives over the tray for a briny, salty bite.
- Finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil right before serving.
- Top with crumbled feta or shaved Parmesan to add creaminess and richness.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or basil to bring everything together.
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