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Recipe: Sheet-Pan Lemon Herb Pork Chops with Roasted Veg

2026-03-12

Serves: 4 · Total time: ~35 minutes · Why it works: thin chops cook fast; staggered veg roasting prevents mushy potatoes.

Ingredients: - 4 bone-in pork chops (about 1-inch thick) - 1 lb baby potatoes, halved - 12 oz green beans, trimmed - 1 lemon (zest + juice) - 3 tbsp olive oil - 3 cloves garlic, minced - 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp thyme - 1 1/4 tsp kosher salt, 1/2 tsp pepper

Method: 1) Heat oven to 425°F. Toss potatoes with 1.5 tbsp oil, half the salt/pepper. Roast 12 minutes. 2) Mix remaining oil, lemon zest/juice, garlic, oregano, thyme, remaining salt/pepper. 3) Toss green beans with 1 tbsp marinade; add to pan. Nestle seasoned pork chops; brush tops with marinade. 4) Roast 12–15 minutes until chops hit 145°F and potatoes are tender. Broil 1–2 minutes for color if desired. 5) Rest 5 minutes; spoon pan juices over chops.