A Comforting Low-Carb Delight: Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Chard and Peanut Butter Sauce
What Started it all:
Pork Chops, Chard, peanut butter, microwave
In the midst of a chaotic day, there's nothing quite like a warm, comforting meal to soothe the soul. This recipe, perfect for four, combines the richness of pork chops with the earthy sweetness of chard and a creamy peanut butter sauce, all within a low-carb framework.
Ingredients
- 4 pork chops (1 1/2 pounds)
- 2 bunches of chard, stems removed and chopped
- 2 tablespoons of peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season the pork chops with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Add the olive oil to the skillet and sear the pork chops for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until cooked to your desired level of doneness. Transfer the pork chops to a plate and set aside.
- Microwave the chopped chard in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval, until wilted and tender. This should take around 2-3 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the peanut butter and a pinch of salt and pepper until smooth.
- Serve the pork chops with the wilted chard and drizzle with the peanut butter sauce.
This dish is a testament to the beauty of comfort food, elevated by the simplicity of fresh ingredients. As you take your first bite, the tender pork chops, the earthy sweetness of the chard, and the creamy richness of the peanut butter sauce meld together in perfect harmony. A true delight for the senses, and a reminder that sometimes, the simplest pleasures are the most profound.