Dijon Pork Chops with Apples and Brussels Sprouts
Ingredients
- 1 lb pork chops (you can use chicken breasts if you do not like pork)
- 1 lb. Brussels sprouts, cut into 4’s
- 1 cup apples, cut into small pieces
- 3 tbsp. Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp. fresh chives, minced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp. raw honey
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Directions
- Preheat oven to 425 F.
- In a bowl, combine the mustard, vinegar, honey, garlic, chives, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Divide the mixture in half; use half of the mixture to cover the pork chops on both sides.
- Next, add the brussels sprouts and apples to a large bowl.
- Drizzle avocado oil and remaining mixture over them, stir until well coated, and place in a baking dish.
- Melt coconut oil in a skillet over high heat.
- Brown the pork chops for 1 to 2 minutes per side, then place on top of the Brussels sprouts and apples.
- Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, depending on how thick the chops are.