Pork Chop Lentil Bake

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Servings: 6 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Savory pork chops baked atop a rich, herb-infused lentil stew for a hearty one-dish meal.
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Pork Chop Lentil Bake

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6 Calories: 221.2

Description

This comforting Pork Chop Lentil Bake combines tender, juicy pork chops with a savory bed of earthy lentils, carrots, and aromatic herbs. The dish comes together in a single baking dish, making it an effortless yet impressive option for busy weeknights or family gatherings. The lentils absorb the flavorful broth infused with garlic, parsley, and bouillon, creating a thick, satisfying stew that complements the roasted pork perfectly. It is a wholesome, protein-packed meal that requires minimal active cooking time, allowing the oven to do the hard work. Serve this rustic international-style main with crusty bread to soak up the delicious juices, offering a warm and hearty experience that satisfies the whole family without the fuss of complex preparation.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F (175C).
  2. In a 2-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic; cook until onion is tender but not browned, stirring occasionally.
  3. Add water, dried lentils, chopped carrots, snipped parsley, instant chicken bouillon granules, and bay leaf to the saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat to low, cover the saucepan, and simmer for 30 minutes, or until lentils are tender and liquid has thickened.
  5. Remove the saucepan from heat. Remove and discard the bay leaf.
  6. Spoon the hot lentil mixture into a 12 x 7 1/2 x 2-inch baking dish, spreading it evenly to create a bed.
  7. Arrange the pork chops in a single layer on top of the lentil mixture.
  8. Cover the baking dish tightly with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
  9. Uncover the dish and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until pork chops are cooked through and internal temperature reaches 145F (63C).

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 221.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8.3g13%
Saturated Fat 1.3g7%
Cholesterol 2.2mg1%
Sodium 40.8mg2%
Total Carbohydrate 28.6g10%
Dietary Fiber 9.5g38%
Sugars 6.5g
Protein 9.9g20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: pork chops, lentils, bake, one-dish meal, lentil stew, comfort food, protein, vegetarian base, garlic, onion, carrots, parsley, bouillon, simmer, oven baked, family dinner, hearty, savory, budget friendly, meal prep
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