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Umami Pork Chops with Roasted Tomato and Sugar Snap Pea Sauté

A savory, dopamine-friendly dinner that perfectly supports a high-protein, low-carb, animal-based lifestyle—free from common allergens and serotonin-spiking foods. Umami Pork Chops with Roasted Tomato and Sugar Snap Pea Sauté features tender seared pork chops, rich with tyrosine, B12, iron, and zinc, paired with oven-roasted cherry tomatoes and mushrooms for a natural, allergen-safe umami boost. Crisp sugar snap peas add crunch and fiber, while lemon zest and parsley lift the dish with bright, fresh notes. Ready in under 30 minutes, this meal delivers brain-boosting nutrition and satisfying flavor without added sugars or hidden allergens—designed specifically for cognitive optimization and strength-building goals.

High Protein
Low Carb
Dopamine Diet
Brain Health
Bulk Up
Body Recomposition
Allergen-Free
No Added Sugar
Quick & Easy
Dinner
Gluten-Free
High B12
High Iron
High Zinc
High Choline
Hormone Balance
Healthy
Animal-Based
Serotonin Minimizing
Cognitive Support
Overview

Prep Time

10 min


Cook Time

18 min


Total Time

28 min


Yield

4 servings


Serving Size

1 plate (350 grams)

Boneless Pork Chops

Lean, center-cut preferred for higher protein/lower fat

4 chops (about 5 oz each, 1 inch thick)

Cherry Tomatoes

Halved

2 cups

Sugar Snap Peas

Trimmed

1 cup

White Button Mushrooms

Sliced; for umami hit and B vitamins

1 cup

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

2 tablespoons

Garlic

Minced

2 cloves

Lemon Zest

Zest only, no juice (minimize sugar)

1 teaspoon

Plain Salt (Sodium Chloride)

Prefer plain, non-mineral salt for sodium optimization

1.5 teaspoons

Freshly Ground Black Pepper

1/2 teaspoon

Fresh Parsley

Chopped, for garnish and folate boost

2 tablespoons

Steps

 
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Nutrition Facts


Calories per Serving

340

Total Fat

9g

Saturated Fat

2g

Trans Fat

0g

Monounsaturated Fat

5.5g

Polyunsaturated Fat

1g

Cholesterol

90mg

Sodium

950mg

Total Carbohydrates

9g

Dietary Fiber

2.8g

Soluble Fiber

1.1g

Insoluble Fiber

1.7g

Total Sugars

3.9g

Added Sugars

0g

Sugar Alcohols

0g

Protein

47g


Calcium

46mg

Iron

2.1mg

Potassium

960mg

Vitamin A

720mcg

Vitamin C

26mg

Phosphorus

370mg

This recipe was crafted to avoid the following ingredients:
Soy
Tofu
Edamame
Pumpkin Seed
Sesame
Cashew
Almond
Avocado
Rice
Wheat
Turmeric
Curcumin
Chamomile
Passionflower
Valerian Root
Sugar
Pea Protein
Rice Protein
Tree Nut
Gluten
Added Sugar