Pan-fried Pork Chop with Sweet Potato and long bean gratin

Serves 4

Ingredients

• 500g sweet potato, finely sliced
• 300ml cream
• 280g long beans, chopped into 1-inch segments
• Salt & Pepper, to taste
• 8 tbsp grated cheddar cheese
• 4 pieces 175g pork chops
• Oil, for frying

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 180 deg C.
2. In 4 medium-sized ramekins,alternate layers of sweet potatoes, cream and long beans. Season each layer well with salt & pepper. Top with grated cheese and bake in oven for 15 min.
3. Dry the pork chops well with paper towels, then fry over medium heat for 3-4 min on each side, seasoning as each side cooks.