Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Roasted Summer Squash

Ingredients

• 4 bone-in pork center cut loin chops (about 1.5 lbs)
• 1 fresh yellow squash, sliced into half-moons
• 1 fresh calabacita squash, sliced into half-moons
• 1 fresh zucchini, sliced into half-moons
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Toss all squash slices with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, pepper, and half the garlic powder. Spread on a sheet pan and roast for 20 minutes until tender and lightly golden.
3. Meanwhile, pat pork chops dry and season both sides with remaining garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
4. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
5. Sear pork chops for 5–6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp 145°F).
6. Remove chops and let rest 3 minutes.
7. Serve pork chops with roasted squash on the side.