Goat cheese stuffed pork chop with roasted veggies
Prepare goat cheese stuffed pork chops with roasted vegetables using oven baking and stuffing techniques.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Qty. | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Pork Chops (bone-in, thick cut) | 1 | Kilogram |
| Goat Cheese (softened) | 150 | Grams |
| Spinach (fresh, chopped) | 100 | Grams |
| Garlic (minced) | 2 | Clove |
| Olive Oil (extra virgin) | 3 | Tbsp |
| Salt (to taste) | 1 | Tsp |
| Black Pepper (freshly ground) | 1 | Tsp |
| Red Bell Pepper (cut into strips) | 2 | Count |
| Zucchini (sliced) | 2 | Count |
| Carrot (cut into sticks) | 3 | Count |
| Onion (large, sliced) | 1 | Count |
| Thyme (fresh, chopped) | 1 | Tbsp |
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius.
- In a bowl, mix goat cheese, chopped spinach, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Cut a pocket into each pork chop and stuff with the goat cheese mixture.
- Secure the opening with toothpicks to prevent the filling from spilling out.
- Place the stuffed pork chops on a baking sheet and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- In a large bowl, toss red bell pepper, zucchini, carrot, and onion with remaining olive oil, salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Spread the vegetables around the pork chops on the baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the pork is cooked through and vegetables are tender.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Kitchen equipment
ToothpicksBaking Sheet