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Sheet Pan Greek Pork Chops

August 9, 2023 by Dinner Tonight

Add this recipe to your weekly family favorite list!  This sheet pan recipe is budget-friendly, easy to prepare, uses minimal cooking time, high in protein, loads of vegetables, and you can have leftovers…it’s a busy family must have!


Sheet Pan Greek Pork Chops
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Ingredients
  • 2 red bell peppers cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 2 yellow Bell peppers cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 red onion cut into wedges
  • 3 cups cherry tomatoes
  • 14 ounce canned quartered artichoke hearts drained
  • 2 lemons wedged
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1.5 pounds boneless center loin pork chops 1 inch thick (about 6 chops)
  • 1/4 cup kalamata olives pitted and halved
  • 2 Tablespoons reduced fat feta cheese crumbled
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
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  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Clean produce and surfaces.
  2. Combine red and yellow bell pepper, red onion, cherry tomatoes, artichoke hearts, and lemon wedges in a large skeet pan (22 X 16).
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together garlic, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, oregano, and pepper. Pour half over the vegetables, stirring and coating well.
  4. Place the pork chops over the vegetables and top each with the remainder of the mixture. Place prepared sheet pan in the oven and bake for 20 minutes.
  5. Remove the sheet pan from the oven and check the pork temperature with a food thermometer. Once the pork has reached 145 degrees, add olives and feta cheese over the vegetables and return to the oven for 5-10 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Remove the sheet pan from the oven and cover with foil. Let the pork rest for 5-10 minutes.
  7. Slice the pork and return over the vegetables. Squeeze the lemon juice from the cooked lemon wedges over the pork and vegetables. Top with fresh basil.
  8. Serve pork and vegetables together.
Recipe Notes

Balsamic Vinegar- may contain added sugars  

1 serving of Sheet Pan Greek Pork Chops includes approximately 0.5 grams or 1 % Daily Value of Added Sugars 

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Pork, pork chop, sheet pan

Cornbread Fiesta Muffins

November 18, 2019 by Dinner Tonight

Our Fiesta Cornbread muffins are a  great option for a delicious side dish and not to mention, a great way to add some color to your plate!


Cornbread Fiesta Muffins
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Ingredients
  • 1 cup fine-grind or coarse yellow cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 tablespoon white granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup skim milk
  • 14 ounces of corn canned, drained
  • 2 jalapenos seedless, diced
  • 1/2 cup red bell peppers diced
  • 2 green onions diced
  • 4 ounces fat-free cheddar cheese
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
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  1. Preheat oven to 375° F. In a 12-count muffin tin add muffin liners and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, kosher salt, cayenne pepper, and granulated sugar.
  3. In a medium bowl, mix the eggs, skim milk, canned corn, jalapenos, red bell peppers, green onions, and fat free cheddar cheese.
  4. Add a portion of the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and slowly fold them in. Continue to slowly fold and add the ingredients until all combined.
  5. Evenly pour the canola oil over the combined mixture and fold in slowly to distribute evenly into the mixture.
  6. Pour the cornbread mixture into the lined muffin tin and place in the oven.
  7. Bake cornbread muffins for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
Recipe Notes

serving size is 1 muffin

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Bok Choy Spicy Stir Fry

September 5, 2019 by Dinner Tonight

Today we are sharing some new ways to enjoy your bok choy! Try this Spicy Bok Choy Stir fry as a delicious and colorful side dish that is sure to make your kitchen smell amazing and make your taste buds happy!

To learn more about how to prepare it and why you should be eating bok choy visit our blog! 


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Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons garlic minced
  • 1 cup shallots minced
  • 2 small heads bok choy chopped
  • 2 red bell peppers chopped
  • 1 cup mushrooms chopped
  • 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
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  1. Heat olive oil in large nonstick skillet or wok over medium- high heat. Evenly distribute oil over the skillet.
  2. Add minced garlic and minced shallots to the skillet and heat for 2 minutes.
  3. Add bok choy, red bell peppers, and mushrooms to the skillet and continue to cook for 2 minutes.
  4. Add low sodium soy sauce and sesame oil to the skillet coating the bok choy, bell peppers, and mushrooms.
  5. Evenly distribute cayenne pepper over dish and continuously stir vegetables for an additional 2- 4 minutes or to desired doneness.
  6. Serve as a side to your favorite dish or store in refrigerator for 1 to 2 days.
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