Oven-Roasted Pork Chops with Garlic Butter and Green Beans
Juicy pork chops roasted with garlic butter and served alongside tender green beans for a simple keto dinner. This american-inspired keto (keto) ready in about 35 minutes pairs (6 oz each) bone-in pork chops, melted unsalted butter, minced garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 (6 oz each) bone-in pork chops
- 4 tbsp, melted unsalted butter
- 5, minced garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 1/2 tsp, divided salt
- 1 tsp, divided black pepper
- 1 lb, trimmed fresh green beans
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a small bowl, combine 4 tbsp melted unsalted butter, 5 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
- Step 2: Place 4 bone-in pork chops (6 oz each) on a rimmed baking sheet and brush both sides generously with the garlic butter mixture.
- Step 3: Toss 1 lb trimmed fresh green beans with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper, then arrange them around the pork chops on the baking sheet.
- Step 4: Roast in the oven for 18-20 minutes, flipping pork chops halfway through, until pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F and green beans are tender-crisp.
- Step 5: Remove from oven and let pork chops rest 5 minutes before serving alongside the garlicky green beans.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Oven-Roasted Pork Chops with Garlic Butter and Green Beans take to make?
Total time is about 35 minutes (10 min prep + 25 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Oven-Roasted Pork Chops with Garlic Butter and Green Beans?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep melted unsalted butter from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Oven-Roasted Pork Chops with Garlic Butter and Green Beans?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Oven-Roasted Pork Chops with Garlic Butter and Green Beans for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
Is Oven-Roasted Pork Chops with Garlic Butter and Green Beans keto?
Yes — this recipe is tagged keto based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
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