Pork Chops with Asparagus and Green Onions in a Dijon Sauce

Simple, quick and super delicious!  The chops are super moist and the flavors are amazing together!  Enjoy!

Ingredients:

-3 Tbs extra virgin olive oil

-4 pork chops, bone-in

-seasoned salt and ground pepper

-1 lb asparagus, sliced at an angle, with rough ends discarded

-1 bunch green onions (5.5 oz), sliced in 1/2 inch chunks

-1/2 cup vegetable broth

-1 Tbs Dijon mustard

-1/2 tsp salt

-1/2 tsp ground pepper

-1 lb gnocchi

Directions:

Heat oil in large skillet.  Generously season the pork chops with seasoned salt and pepper.  Add the hot oil.  Cook until nice and brown, about 5 minutes per side.  Remove chops onto plate.

Start a pot of boiling water.

Return skillet to stove.  Add the asparagus and onions, scraping the brown bits from the bottom of pan.  Saute for 3 minutes, stirring once in a while.

Mix the broth, mustard, salt and pepper in a small bowl.  Add to the skillet with asparagus.  Give it a good stir. Also, return the chops and any juices accumulated to the skillet.  Simmer on low for about 5 minutes.  Remove from heat.

Meanwhile, add the gnocchi to the pot of boiling water and cook according to package directions.  Drain.

To serve, scoop a few gnocchi onto plate.  Top with the asparagus mixture and some of the sauce.  Top everything with a pork chop.  YUM!  Enjoy!