Roasted Pork Chops and Butternut Squash With Kale
The is a delicious healthy winter meal. The sage is a hit with the squash and goes well with the pork chops. I somethimes like to buy a bag of baby kale to substitute in this recipe.
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Ingredients:
| 1 | small butternut squash (about 2 pounds)—peeled, seeded, and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces |
| 1/4 cup | fresh sage leaves |
| 2 tablespoons | plus 1 teaspoon olive oil |
| kosher salt and black pepper | |
| 4 | bone-in pork chops (each 1 inch thick; about 2 pounds total) |
| 2 | garlic cloves, thinly sliced |
| 1 | large bunch kale , thick ribs removed and leaves roughly chopped (about 14 cups) |
Directions:
Heat oven to 400° F. On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss the squash with the sage, 1 tablespoon of the oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Roast, tossing once, until tender, 30 to 35 minutes.
When the squash has cooked for 20 minutes, heat 1 teaspoon of the remaining oil in a large skillet over high heat. Season the pork with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook until browned, 3 to 5 minutes per side.
Transfer the pork to the baking sheet with the squash and roast until the pork is cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes more.
Meanwhile, return the skillet to medium heat and add the remaining tablespoon of oil. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the kale, 1/4 cup water, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook, tossing the kale and scraping up any brown bits on the bottom of the skillet, until the kale is tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Serve with the pork and squash.
Source: realsimple.com
