Grilled Chimichurri Pork Chops with Roasted Chayote & Smoked Almonds

Ingredients 14 total

• 4 pieces bone-in pork chops
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• salt
• black pepper
• 1 cup fresh parsley
• 3 cloves garlic
• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
• ½ cup olive oil
• ½ tsp red pepper flakes
• salt
• 2 large chayote
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• salt
• ½ cup smoked almonds

How to Make It

1. 1Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. 2Toss chayote with olive oil and salt.
3. 3Spread on a baking sheet and roast for ⏱ 25–30 minutes until tender and lightly browned.
4. 4In a bowl, mix parsley, garlic, red wine vinegar, olive oil, red pepper flakes, and salt to make chimichurri.
5. 5Season pork chops with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
6. 6Grill or pan-sear pork chops over medium-high heat for ⏱ 4–6 minutes per side until cooked through.
7. 7Let rest.
8. 8Serve pork chops topped with chimichurri.
9. 9Plate with roasted chayote and sprinkle with smoked almonds.