Pan Seared Pork Chop with Wild Rice & Asparagus

This pan seared pork chop marinated in garlic and herbs makes for a quick and easy homecooked meal.

Ingredients: 

• 1 tsp chopped garlic
• ¹⁄₂ tsp chopped thyme
• ¹⁄₂ tsp chopped parsley
• Pinch of black pepper
• Pinch of Kosher salt
• 1 tbsp olive oil + 1 tsp divided
• 5 oz pork loin chop
• 0.5 oz dry wild rice
• 12 asparagus spears

 Directions: 

1. Combine garlic, thyme, parsley, pepper, salt and 1 tbsp olive oil in a small bowl. Run the herb marinade over the pork chop and allow to marinate for 30 minutes.
2. Heat 1 tsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté pork tenderloin until browned on the outside and cooked through.
3. Cook wild rice according to the package directions.
4. Place a steamer insert in a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Cover and bring water to a boil. Place asparagus spears in steamer insert and cover. Steam for about 5 minutes or until tender.
5. Serve pork tenderloin with wild rice and steamed asparagus spears.

 

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