Protein Creamy Pork Chops Recipe
These protein creamy pork chops prove plants can flex harder than gym bros and still taste scandalously comforting.
Creamy sauce clings dramatically, protein stays loyal, and dinner feels indulgent without sabotaging jeans or conscience.
Serve confidence, sass, and satisfaction while pretending this skillet magic required way more effort.
Protein Creamy Pork Chops Recipe
A high-protein, creamy, plant-based pork-style chop dish delivering comfort, balance, and weeknight confidence with zero drama.
Ingredients
- Plant-based pork-style chops soy or wheat protein: 2 pieces (120 g each)
- Olive oil: 1 tbsp
- Garlic minced: 1 tsp
- Onion finely chopped: ¼ cup
- Unsweetened soy milk: ¾ cup
- Cashew cream: ¼ cup
- Nutritional yeast: 1 tbsp
- Dijon mustard: 1 tsp
- Smoked paprika: ½ tsp
- Black pepper: ½ tsp
- Salt: ½ tsp
- Fresh parsley chopped: 1 tbsp
Instructions
- Heat skillet over medium heat, add olive oil, and sear plant-based chops for 3 minutes per side.
- Remove chops, add onion and garlic, sauté using remaining oil for 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour soy milk and cashew cream, whisk smoothly, then add mustard, yeast, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer sauce for 5 minutes, return chops, and cook 7 minutes, spooning sauce generously.
- Garnish with parsley and serve hot with confidence.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Total Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 32 g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Iron: 22%
- Calcium: 18%
- Potassium: 14%
- Magnesium: 12%
- Vitamin B6: 15%
Additional Notes / Tips
Marinate chops briefly for deeper flavor, add mushrooms for drama, or finish with lemon zest for brightness.
