Lemon Herb Baked Pork Chops with Quinoa Tabbouleh and Roasted Carrots
This nourishing lemon herb baked pork dinner is light, bright, and heart-healthy! Delicious pork chops are seasoned with fresh lemon, garlic, and herbs, then baked to perfection alongside a medley of sweet roasted carrots. Served over a refreshing quinoa tabbouleh made with parsley, mint, tomatoes, and cucumber, this dish offers a beautiful balance of protein, fiber, and healthy fats. It’s a deliciously easy way to fuel your body and heart on a busy weeknight.
Ingredients
For the Baked Pork chop:
4 pork chops (about 5 oz each)
2 tbsp olive oil
Juice and zest of 1 lemon
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1 tsp chopped fresh thyme or dill
Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Quinoa Tabbouleh:
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
2 cups water or low-sodium broth
1 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 small cucumber, diced
2 green onions, chopped
3 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
For the Roasted Carrots:
1 lb carrots, peeled and sliced on the bias
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1
🥕 Roast the Carrots: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2
Toss carrots with olive oil, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
3
Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes, turning halfway through.
4
🍋 Bake the pork chops: Place pork chops on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
5
Drizzle with olive oil, lemon juice and zest.
6
Sprinkle with garlic, parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper.
7
Bake in the same oven for 12–15 minutes or until pork chops are cooked through.
8
🌿 Make the Quinoa Tabbouleh: In a saucepan, cook quinoa with water or broth; bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
9
Fluff quinoa and let cool slightly.
Stir in parsley, mint, tomatoes, cucumber, green onions, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
10
🍽 Serve: Plate a scoop of quinoa tabbouleh with roasted carrots and a pork chop on top. Garnish with lemon wedges.
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