Pork Chops and Squash with Pumpkin Seed Vinaigrette

Name: Pork Chops and Squash with Pumpkin Seed Vinaigrette
Total time: 1 h 2 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons shelled pumpkin seeds (pepitas); 3 pounds winter squash (such as acorn, kabocha, delicata, or butternut), halved, seeded, cut into 1" wedges; 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided; to taste Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper; 4 pieces 1"-thick bone-in pork chops; ½ clove small garlic clove, finely grated; 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh cilantro plus leaves for garnish; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

Juicy bone-in pork chops served alongside roasted winter squash, topped with a zesty pumpkin seed vinaigrette featuring fresh cilantro and lime juice. A perfect blend of seasonal flavors and textures.

4 servings

1 hr 2 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•2 tablespoons shelled pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
•3 pounds winter squash (such as acorn, kabocha, delicata, or butternut), halved, seeded, cut into 1" wedges
•5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
•to taste Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
•4 pieces 1"-thick bone-in pork chops
•½ clove small garlic clove, finely grated
•3 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh cilantro plus leaves for garnish
•2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

Cooking Instructions

1.
Preheat oven to 425°F. Spread out pumpkin seeds on a large rimmed baking sheet. Toast, tossing once, until just beginning to darken, about 4 minutes. Let cool. Coarsely chop; set aside.
4 min
2.
Toss squash with 1 tablespoon oil on a large rimmed baking sheet; season with salt and pepper. Roast squash, turning occasionally, until golden brown and tender, 35-40 minutes.
40 min
3.
When squash has been roasting for 30 minutes, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Season pork chops with salt and pepper and cook until brown, 5-8 minutes. Turn over and cook until pork is cooked through, about 3 minutes longer.
11 min
4.
Whisk garlic, 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro, 2 tablespoons lime juice, reserved toasted pumpkin seeds, and remaining 3 tablespoons oil in a small bowl to combine. Season vinaigrette with salt, pepper, and more lime juice, if desired.
5 min
5.
Divide squash and pork among plates; spoon vinaigrette over. Top with cilantro leaves.
2 min

Ingredients

•2 tablespoons shelled pumpkin seeds (pepitas)

•3 pounds winter squash (such as acorn, kabocha, delicata, or butternut), halved, seeded, cut into 1" wedges

•5 tablespoons olive oil, divided

•to taste Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper

•4 pieces 1"-thick bone-in pork chops

•½ clove small garlic clove, finely grated

•3 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh cilantro plus leaves for garnish

•2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

Cooking Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°F. Spread out pumpkin seeds on a large rimmed baking sheet. Toast, tossing once, until just beginning to darken, about 4 minutes. Let cool. Coarsely chop; set aside.

4 min

Toss squash with 1 tablespoon oil on a large rimmed baking sheet; season with salt and pepper. Roast squash, turning occasionally, until golden brown and tender, 35-40 minutes.

40 min

When squash has been roasting for 30 minutes, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Season pork chops with salt and pepper and cook until brown, 5-8 minutes. Turn over and cook until pork is cooked through, about 3 minutes longer.

11 min

Whisk garlic, 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro, 2 tablespoons lime juice, reserved toasted pumpkin seeds, and remaining 3 tablespoons oil in a small bowl to combine. Season vinaigrette with salt, pepper, and more lime juice, if desired.

5 min

Divide squash and pork among plates; spoon vinaigrette over. Top with cilantro leaves.

2 min