This Keto Seared Pork Chops with Garlic Green Beans recipe was one of those meals I could always count on. You know those days where you’re completely drained, and even thinking about dinner feels like a task? This is the one I’d reach for.
Simple. Satisfying. Minimal cleanup. And the leftovers? A dream. I’d reheat one of these pork chops in the air fryer the next morning and have a solid breakfast that kept me full for hours. (Sometimes I even added it to eggs, depending on how much time I had before the toddler tornado hit full force.)
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Lazy Night Approved
This recipe is great because it feels like a full meal, but comes together so quickly—especially if you use a steamer bag for the green beans. I’d steam them, toss them into the pan for a quick sauté with garlic and olive oil, and boom—done.
For the family, I’d throw some frozen sweet potato fries in the air fryer while the pork chops cooked. No fuss, no extra stress, and everyone’s fed.
📋 Ingredients:
- 2 boneless pork chops (about 4 oz each)
- 2 cups fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1 tbsp olive oil (divided)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Sea salt, to taste
🍳 Instructions:
- Heat 1/2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season pork chops with garlic powder and salt.
- Sear pork chops for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and internal temp reaches 145°F. Remove and let rest.
- In the same skillet, add remaining oil and green beans.
- Sauté for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender and blistered.
- Plate and serve hot—or reheat later for a next-day breakfast win.
💡 Real-Life Add-Ons:
- Family-style: Sweet potato fries in the oven or air fryer = happy husband and toddler.
- Extra greens: Use steam-in-bag green beans to cut time and cleanup.
- Leftover breakfast hack: Reheat pork chops in the air fryer and pair with a quick scramble.
🍽 Macros Per Serving (Serves 2):
- Calories: 290
- Fat: 17g
- Net Carbs: 4g
- Protein: 28g
This recipe reminded me that you don’t have to do it all—you just need a handful of go-to meals that work.
