26 Easy Dinner Recipes
11. Lemon Garlic Pork Chops with Parmesan Tater Tots
Looking for a simple dinner that combines comfort food with fresh flavors? These Lemon Garlic Pork Chops with Parmesan Tater Tots are perfect for busy weeknights. You’ll only need basic kitchen tools and ingredients that are likely already in your pantry.
This meal pairs juicy, flavorful pork chops with everyone’s favorite crispy potato side dish. The bright lemon and garlic flavors balance perfectly with the cheesy tots, while green beans add color and nutrition to complete the meal.
Cooking Times
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 25 minutes
Total time: 35 minutes
Serving Size
- Serves 4 people, perfect for a family dinner
Ingredients
- 4 boneless center-cut pork chops (about 1½ pounds)
- 1 pound frozen tater tots
- 12 ounces green beans, trimmed and halved
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon (for zest and juice)
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation
- Preheat your oven and bake tater tots according to package directions.
- Season pork chops with salt and pepper.
- Cook pork chops in a large skillet until browned on both sides.
- Add garlic to the pan and cook until fragrant.
- Add chicken broth, lemon juice, and green beans.
- Simmer until the pork is cooked through and the beans are tender.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over hot tater tots before serving.
Nutritional Info
Each serving (1 pork chop with tater tots and green beans, approx. 350g) provides about:
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Protein: 38 g
- Total Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Calcium: 100 mg
- Iron: 2.5 mg
