Umami Pork Chops with Roasted Tomato and Sugar Snap Pea Sauté

Name: Umami Pork Chops with Roasted Tomato and Sugar Snap Pea Sauté
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 28 min
Cuisine: American, Modern, High-Protein, Allergen-Free
Ingredients: 4 chops (about 5 oz each, 1 inch thick) of Boneless Pork Chops; 2 cups of Cherry Tomatoes; 1 cup of Sugar Snap Peas; 1 cup of White Button Mushrooms; 2 tablespoons of Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 2 cloves of Garlic; 1 teaspoon of Lemon Zest; 1.5 teaspoons of Plain Salt (Sodium Chloride); 1/2 teaspoon of Freshly Ground Black Pepper; 2 tablespoons of Fresh Parsley; 4 steaks of Pork Loin Steaks; 2 medium, diced of Roma Tomatoes; 1 cup of Green Beans; 1 cup of Cremini Mushrooms; 1 tablespoon of Dried Porcini Mushroom Powder; 2 tablespoons of Ghee (clarified butter); 1/2 teaspoon of Garlic Powder; 1 teaspoon of Lime Zest; 1.5 teaspoons of Sea Salt; 2 tablespoons of Fresh Basil

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.

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

0 of 6

Nutrition Facts

Calories per Serving

340

Total Fat

Saturated Fat

Trans Fat

Monounsaturated Fat

5.5g

Polyunsaturated Fat

Cholesterol

90mg

Sodium

950mg

Total Carbohydrates

Dietary Fiber

2.8g

Soluble Fiber

1.1g

Insoluble Fiber

1.7g

Total Sugars

3.9g

Added Sugars

Sugar Alcohols

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