Pork breast with roasted vegetables

Pork Belly with Roasted Vegetables

Preparation time: 20 minutes
Baking time: 1 hour
Total time: 1 hour and 20 minutes
Servings: 4

Are you looking for a simple and delicious recipe that combines the flavors of tender meat with fresh vegetables? Then pork belly with roasted vegetables is the perfect choice! This dish is not only easy to make but also offers a complete, healthy, and flavorful meal. Let's get started!

Necessary ingredients:
- 3 slices of pork belly (approximately 600 g)
- 1 medium zucchini
- 3 large carrots
- 2 red onions
- 1 bell pepper
- 6 large mushrooms (preferably champignon)
- 5 medium potatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Pork seasoning (or a mix of salt, pepper, and paprika)
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cube of vegeta or 1 teaspoon of vegeta
- 3-4 tablespoons of olive oil
- 100 ml water

Step by step:

1. Preparing the vegetables: Start by peeling the vegetables. Properly cutting them is essential to ensure even cooking. Slice the onion into larger pieces, cut the carrots into sticks, the zucchini into rounds, the potatoes into quarters, and the mushrooms into thick slices. Cut the bell pepper into suitable pieces. Once cut, the vegetables will add a crunchy texture and exceptional flavor.

2. Preparing the baking dish: In a baking dish or a heat-resistant vessel, add 3-4 tablespoons of olive oil. Arrange the cut vegetables (onion, carrots, bell pepper, zucchini, potatoes, and mushrooms) evenly. They will form a flavor bed on which the pork will cook perfectly.

3. Seasoning: Sprinkle the vegeta cube, thyme, basil, and pepper over the vegetables. These seasonings will transform the dish into a true culinary feast. Gently mix the vegetables by hand to ensure they are well coated with the spices.

4. Adding water: Pour 100 ml of water into the dish. This will help create steam that will keep the vegetables juicy and add moisture to the meat.

5. Preparing the meat: Wash the slices of pork belly under cold water and dry them with a paper towel. Place them over the vegetables in the dish. Drizzle the meat with olive oil and sprinkle the pork seasoning. This step will ensure a delicious and aromatic crust.

6. Baking: Preheat the oven to 180°C and place the dish in the oven. Let it bake for about 1 hour, or until the meat is well cooked and the vegetables are tender.

7. Serving: Once the dish is ready, remove it from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Serve the pork belly alongside the roasted vegetables, drizzled with a garlic sauce made from Greek yogurt, crushed garlic, and a little dill for a flavor contrast.

Suggestion: If you want to add a touch of originality to the dish, you can also add a few green or black olives at the end of baking for an extra burst of flavor.

This recipe for pork belly with roasted vegetables is not only tasty but also an excellent choice for family meals. Whether you serve it for dinner or reheat it the next day, the dish will remain just as delicious. Bon appétit!

 Ingredients: 3 slices of pork breast, 1 zucchini, 3 carrots, 2 red onions, 1 bell pepper, 6 larger mushrooms, 5 potatoes, thyme, basil, spices for pork, pepper, Vegeta, oil

 Tags:  pork chop vegetables