Pork Chops with Green Beans and Peppers

Medifast Lean and Green:  Pork

Serves 4

• 4 bone-in pork chops (5 oz each)
• Coarse salt and ground pepper
• 1 tbsp Olive Oil
• 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch lengths
• 1/2 cup scallions, whites thinly sliced and green parts cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 jalapeno (optional), thinly slice
• 2 cups roasted yellow or red peppers

Medifast Lean and Green Recipe:  Pork Chops with Green Beans

1. Preheat oven to broil.
2. Roast pepper for about 15 minutes and set aside to cool.
3. Cut peppers into 1 inch squares.
4. Heat a large skillet over high. Season pork chops on both sides with salt and pepper. 
5. Add 1 tablespoon oil to skillet and swirl to coat. Add chops and cook until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side, flipping once. Transfer chops to a serving platter, cover loosely with foil, and let rest 5 minutes.
6. Wipe skillet clean and heat over medium-high. Add 2 tablespoons oil, green beans and scallion whites.  Cook, stirring occasionally, scallions are soft and green beans are crisp-tender, 3 minutes. 
7. Season with salt and pepper. Add jalapeno (if using) and scallion greens and cook, stirring frequently, 1 minute. 
8. Add peppers and cook until warmed through.
9. Serve pork chopse which vegetables on top.