Pork Chops with Banana-Mashed Sweet Potatoes and Sautéed Green Beans

By á-5100

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
• 1 banana, cut into pieces
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• Salt and pepper
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 3/4 pound green beans, trimmed
• Four 3/4-inch-thick center-cut pork chops, patted dry

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 35mins

Preparation

Step 1

In a medium pot, combine the sweet potatoes with enough salted water to cover and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Lower the heat and simmer until tender, 15 to 20 minutes; drain and return to the pot. Mash in the banana, butter and cream; season with salt and pepper.

While the potatoes are cooking, in a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the green beans and 2 tablespoons water and season with salt and pepper. Cook, partially covered and tossing occasionally, until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate and tent with foil to keep warm.

Using the same skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the pork chops with salt and pepper; add to the pan and cook, turning once, until golden-brown and cooked through, about 7 minutes. Serve with the green beans and banana-mashed sweet potatoes.