Baked Pork with Cherry Tomatoes and Green Beans
Baked Pork with Cherry Tomatoes and Green Beans. Boneless pork chops seasoned with salt, pepper, onion powder and garlic and oven-baked with vegetables.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 550kcal
Cost: $$
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.
Notes
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.
Nutrition
Calories: 550kcal
