Grilled Pork Chops with Quinoa
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
558 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Grilled Pork Chops with Quinoa
Description
This recipe features pork chops seasoned and grilled or cooked on a grill pan until done, served alongside quinoa cooked with onion, garlic, white wine, smoked paprika, chili powder, hot sauce, and beef broth to infuse depth and mild spice. The quinoa absorbs the flavorful broth, giving it a light smoky and slightly spicy profile.
Alongside the quinoa, chopped mushrooms and asparagus are sautéed with olive oil and seasoning until tender and bright, providing a fresh contrast to the rich pork chops and spicy quinoa. Finishing touches include fresh parsley and optional butter for added richness to the pork.
The dish is well-rounded with protein, grains, and vegetables, making it suitable for a hearty dinner. Cooked leftovers can be stored refrigerated or frozen, though the pork chops are best enjoyed fresh to prevent dryness. The quinoa and vegetables reheat well and can be stored separately.
Ingredients
For Quinoa
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic chopped
- 2 cups quinoa uncooked
- ½ cup white wine
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
- 2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce I used Sriracha
- 3½ cups beef broth or chicken broth, low sodium
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
For Asparagus and Mushrooms
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 12 ounce mushrooms chopped
- 1 pound asparagus ends trimmed and chopped into small pieces, 1
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
For Pork Chops
- 6 pork chops bone in
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
- 2 tablespoon butter optional
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped, fresh
Instructions
For Quinoa
- In a saucepan or Dutch oven heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for a couple minutes until the onion becomes soft and translucent. Add the chopped garlic and cook for 30 more seconds until it becomes aromatic.
- Stir in the quinoa and cook for 2 minutes, just until it gets a bit toasty, but you don't want to burn it. Stir in the white wine. Season with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, chili powder, add the hot sauce, beef broth and lemon juice. Stir everything together, bring to a boil and reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot with a lid and simmer until the quinoa is tender, it should take about 15 minutes. All the liquid should be absorbed once it's cooked.
For Asparagus and Mushrooms
- While the quinoa is cooking cook the mushrooms and asparagus. In a skillet heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Add the chopped mushrooms and cook until the mushrooms start to brown. Add the chopped asparagus, season everything with salt and pepper and cook for 2 more minutes until the asparagus softens a bit.
For Pork Chops
- Season the pork chops on both sides generously with salt and pepper. Grill the pork chops uncovered over medium high heat until they brown on each side, should take about 5 minutes per side. Top each pork chop with a bit of butter while they're still hot.
- Serve the pork chops together with the quinoa, mushrooms and asparagus and garnish everything with a bit of parsley.
Notes
- If outdoor grilling is available, use a barbecue to cook the pork chops for additional smoky flavor.
- Any type of quinoa may be used, and the white wine can be replaced with more broth to avoid alcohol.
- Store cooled cooked pork chops in airtight containers; they keep 3-4 days refrigerated or 2-3 months frozen.
- Reheat pork chops gently on stovetop or in oven to minimize dryness; leftover quinoa and veggies reheat well.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 558 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 558kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 43g | 86% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 974mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 1494mg | 32% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1138IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 65mg | 7% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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