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Sheet Pan Tex-Mex Pork Chops and Veggies

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Veggies and Pork Chops on sheet pan

 

Sheet Pan dinners are great because they save on cooking dishes, which means less clean-up.

There are really no rules about what veggies you should use. Choose what your family likes and then just try to make everything similar in size so it will all cook evenly.

This version includes cauliflower, bell peppers, and red onion but feel free to swap out the vegetables for what you have on hand.

Zucchini, broccoli, mushrooms, asparagus are all likely candidates to include on this sheet pan meal.

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Sheet Pan Tex-Mex Pork Chops and Veggies

Cook Time25 minutes
Hands-On Time15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 6-8 thin-cut pork chops
  • 1-2 heads cauliflower chopped
  • 2-3 bell peppers sliced
  • 1 red onion halved and sliced
  • 2-4 Tbs. olive oil
  • 1 pkg. taco seasoning - or use homemade
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese

For homemade taco seasoning:

  • 3 Tbs. chili powder
  • 1½ tsp. garlic powder
  • ¾ tsp. onion powder
  • ¾ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
  • ¾ tsp. dried oregano
  • 1½ tsp. paprika
  • 4½ tsp. ground cumin
  • 3 tsp. salt
  • 1½ tsp black pepper

Instructions

  • Brush one large or two small-rimmed baking sheets with olive oil.
  • Toss cauliflower, peppers, and onion with a drizzle of olive oil and half the taco seasoning.
  • Add them to a section of the pan.
  • Brush pork chops with olive oil and place in remaining space on the pan.
  • Sprinkle with remaining taco seasoning.
  • Place in a 400° oven for 20-25 minutes until meat is cooked through.
  • Sprinkle cheddar over and return to oven for 2-3 minutes to melt.

For homemade taco seasoning:

  • Mix together thoroughly.
  • Divide into three baggies. This makes the equivalent of 3 commercial-sized packages.

15-Minute Meatball Gyros

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Meatball Gyros

 

I love a good gyro and these use frozen meatballs so they are quick to make and are quite tasty!

If you are watching your carb intake, you could put the meatballs, cucumber and yogurt on a bed of greens.

This quick meal pairs great with hummus and carrot sticks.

Simple, fast and easy for the win!

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15-Minute Meatball Gyros

Cook Time7 minutes
Hands-On Time8 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

For the meatballs:

  • 1½ -2 lbs frozen meatballs
  • 2 Tbs. olive oil
  • 3 Tbs. lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed
  • 1 tsp. dried mint
  • 1 tsp. oregano
  • 1 tsp. black pepper

For serving:

  • pita bread
  • 1 small cucumber diced
  • 8 oz. Greek style yogurt

Instructions

  • Thaw the meatballs in a microwave-safe dish for 2 minutes.
  • Stir remaining ingredients for the meatballs together with a fork.
  • Pour over meatballs and stir.
  • Cover and cook in microwave for 3-5 more minutes or until hot.
  • Stir cucumber and yogurt together in a small bowl.
  • Serve meatballs in pita bread and garnish with cucumber-yogurt sauce.

 

Gnocchi and Roasted Italian Vegetables Sheet Pan Dinner

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Gnocchi and Roasted Italian Vegetables

 

Sheet pan dinners are super convenient and this one has the bonus of being a vegetarian option.

I have used cauliflower or kale gnocchi from Trader Joe’s in this before, but I find that regular gnocchi works better for this method.

I’ve said in the past that pretty much any veggie can be roasted, so if there is something in this recipe that doesn’t suit you or your family, feel free to experiment.

Every time I make this meal, it’s a hit with my family. As a bonus, it’s very easy to make and there’s just the one pan to wash!9

 

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Gnocchi and Roasted Italian Vegetables

Cook Time20 minutes
Hands-On Time10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 16 oz. packages of gnocchi - potato, cauliflower or kale gnocchi, frozen or shelf-stable
  • 3 bell peppers any color, chopped
  • 3 zucchini chopped
  • 1 red onion chopped
  • 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes halved
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed
  • 3-4 Tbs. olive oil
  • 2 tsp. dried oregano
  • 2 tsp. dried thyme
  • 1 tsp. dried basil
  • kosher salt & black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese for serving

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients, except Parmesan in a large bowl and toss.
  • Pour onto a sheet pan in a single layer.
  • Place in 425° oven for 20-25 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with Parmesan before serving.

15-Minute Bean & Kale Soup

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Bean and Kale Soup

This Bean and Kale Soup recipe is simple, affordable comfort food. I adapted it from the Italian Sausage and Bean Soup.

Using canned beans helps get this soup from stove to table quickly. I’ve been making this soup pretty often lately. I make a big pot, so we have leftovers for the next day.

Or sometimes I freeze the leftovers for another meal later on.

Either way, it’s warm, quick, healthy and delicious!

 

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15-Minute Bean & Kale Soup

Cook Time12 minutes
Hands-On Time3 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbs. olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed
  • 2 15 oz. cans butter beans or cannellini beans drained and rinsed
  • 2 15 oz. cans black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 15 oz. can diced tomatoes
  • 15 oz. can diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 Tbs. basil
  • 1 tsp. fennel seed
  • 2 cups chopped kale
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a large soup pot, heat the oil over medium heat.
  • Add the onion and garlic and cook for several minutes until the onion is soft.
  • Add the remaining ingredients and cook 10 more minutes or longer if you have time.

Pork Chops, Sweet Potatoes & Cranberries Sheet Pan Dinner

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Pork Chops, Sweet Potatoes and Cranberries

I love a good sheet pan dinner. There’s something about having everything organized on one pan that feels very satisfying.

This recipe is a blend of sweet, tart, and savory. Boneless pork chops, sweet potatoes and cranberries are a wonderful combination, especially when you add a bit of gorgonzola cheese and a balsamic glaze.

You can skip the cheese and the glaze if you’d rather. There are no rules here! This is your dinner to create as you like. But this easy recipe will get you started.

Pair it with Orange and Red Onion Salad for a super-flavorful combination.

Sheet pan dinners are very convenient and make clean-up a breeze.

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Pork Chops, Sweet Potatoes & Cranberries Sheet Pan Dinner

Cook Time20 minutes
Hands-On Time15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 6-8 pork chops thin-cut
  • 3-4 sweet potatoes chopped
  • ½ cup dried cranberries
  • 2-4 Tbs. olive oil
  • salt and pepper
  • 1-2 Tbs. balsamic glaze optional
  • ½ cup gorgonzola cheese

Instructions

  • Brush one large or two small, rimmed baking sheets with olive oil.
  • Toss potatoes with a drizzle of olive oil and salt and pepper. Add them to a section of the pan.
  • Add cranberries to another section of the pan.
  • Brush pork chops with olive oil and place in remaining space on the pan.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Place in a 400° oven for 20 minutes until meat is cooked through.
  • Drizzle with balsamic glaze and sprinkle with Gorgonzola.