Baked Pork Chops With Vegetable Rice Recipe

Name: Baked Pork Chops With Vegetable Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons vegetable oil; 4 -6 pork chops, trimmed; 1 onion, chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 cup long grain rice, parboiled; 1 teaspoon curry powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 cup diced or sliced zucchini (do not peel); 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh roma tomatoes; 1 cup diced sweet pepper (red, green or yellow); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 bay leaf; 2 cups chicken stock

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons vegetable oil
4 -6 pork chops, trimmed
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup long grain rice, parboiled
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 cup diced or sliced zucchini (do not peel)
1 1/2 cups chopped fresh roma tomatoes
1 cup diced sweet pepper (red, green or yellow)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 bay leaf
2 cups chicken stock

1
In large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil.
2
Brown chops on both sides; remove and set aside.
3
Add onion and garlic to skillet; cover and cook about 5 minutes, until softened.
4
Add rice, curry powder, cumin and oregano; stir to coat rice.
5
Add zucchini, tomatoes, peppers, salt, pepper, bay leaf and chicken stock.
6
Bring to boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
7
Transfer mixture to 13 x 9 baking dish.
8
Nestle pork chops into rice; pour any juices from meat over top.
9
Cover and bake in 350 oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid absorbed.
10
discard bay leaf.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, 4 -6 pork chops, trimmed, 1 onion, chopped, 1 clove garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Baked Pork Chops With Vegetable Rice falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Baked Pork Chops With Vegetable Rice

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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