Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Apples, Sweet Potatoes, and Kale

Ingredients

• 3 pork chops, boneless, about 150 g each
• 2 sweet potato, peeled and sliced into rounds
• 1 bunch lacinato kale, stemmed and roughly chopped
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, finely grated
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
• 1 apple, cored and thinly sliced

Method

1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a wide skillet over medium heat. Season pork chops with half the salt and chopped rosemary, then sear undisturbed until browned on the bottom.5 min timer
2. Flip the pork chops and cook until browned on the second side and the internal temperature reaches 145°F/63°C, about 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer pork chops to a plate to rest.5 min timer
3. Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil, sweet potato rounds, and apple slices to the same skillet. Cook over medium heat, turning occasionally, until the sweet potatoes are tender and golden at the edges.10 min timer
4. Stir in the grated garlic, chopped kale, and remaining salt. Toss gently until the kale is completely wilted and tender, about 3 minutes.3 min timer
5. Return the pork chops and any rested juices to the pan to warm through before serving.