Wholesome and Simple Winter Recipe
When the cooler season settles in, keeping up with nutritious and uncomplicated cooking habits can be quite demanding. To provide you with exciting culinary inspiration, Senior Home Companions posts different winter recipes each week on social media every Friday. This week we're highlighting a delicious and easy-to-make Lemon-Dijon Pork Sheet Pan Supper from Taste of Home. Loaded with flavor and healthy root vegetables, this meal will surely become a staple in your kitchen during the cooler months in The Villages.
Recipe Ingredients
- 4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1-1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 pound fresh Brussels sprouts, quartered
- 4 boneless pork loin chops
- Coarsely ground pepper, optional
Cooking Instructions for Lemon-Dijon Pork
- Preheat oven to 425°. Mix the first 4 ingredients in a large bowl; gradually whisk in oil. Reserve 1 tablespoon of this mixture. Add vegetables to the remaining mixture; toss until evenly coated.
- Place pork chops and vegetables on a 15x10x1-in. pan coated with cooking spray. Brush chops with the reserved mustard mixture. Bake for 10 minutes.
- Turn chops over and stir vegetables; continue baking until a thermometer inserted in pork reads 145° and vegetables are tender when pierced, 10-15 minutes more. Season with pepper if desired. Let rest 5 minutes before serving. [Recipe and photo credit: Taste of Home]
Health Benefits of this Winter Recipe
This Lemon-Dijon Pork Sheet Pan Supper provides more than simple cooking convenience - it delivers an abundance of vital nutrients. Pork supplies excellent lean protein, iron and zinc, while the beautiful colors in this dish highlight the vitamins contained in these wonderful root vegetables.
Sweet potatoes provide rich vitamin A, promoting healthy vision and immune system while supporting your heart, lungs and kidneys to function properly. Brussels sprouts contain high amounts of vitamin K, crucial for normal blood clotting and healing processes.
Advantages of Nutritious Winter Meals
As we age, maintaining adequate nutrition becomes more important than ever. Healthy eating helps seniors preserve energy and lower risks of developing various chronic health issues like heart disease and diabetes. Having accessible and nourishing recipes on hand, like those we're sharing during the winter months in The Villages, supports better food choices when meal preparation time arrives.
SHC Offers Winter Meal Support
When you or an elderly loved one encounters difficulties with cooking tasks at home, Senior Home Companions is here to help. Our in-home caregivers offer assistance with shopping for groceries, menu planning and daily cooking tasks. We also provide support with additional household duties and companionship services, available from just a few hours each week to full-time care.
To learn more about the complete spectrum of services SHC provides throughout The Villages, schedule your complimentary consultation today by contacting your local office online or by phone.
