The only thing better than mashed potato is mashed potato plus cheese! This hearty side becomes creamy, rich and extra warming with the addition of flavoursome Parmesan. Add sweet and herby pork loin steaks and crisp, nutty veggies and this delicious dinner plate will get five stars!
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3 unit
potatoes
1 clove
garlic
1 unit
carrot
1 bag
green beans
1 bunch
thyme
1 packet
Grated Parmesan Cheese
(Contains: Milk; )
1 packet
pork loin steaks
1 packet
Slivered Almonds
(Contains: Almond; )
1 unit
courgette
olive oil
1 tbs
honey
50 g
butter
(Contains: Milk; )
¼ tsp
salt
2.5 tbs
milk
(Contains: Milk; )
Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to the boil. Peel and cut the potato into 2cm chunks. Thinly slice the carrot (unpeeled). Trim the green beans. Thinly slice the courgette into half-moons. Finely chop the garlic (or use a garlic press). Pick the thyme leaves.
Add the potato to the saucepan of boiling water and cook until easily pierced with a knife, 10-15 minutes. Drain, return to the saucepan and cover with a lid to keep warm.
While the potato is cooking, heat a large frying pan over a medium-high heat. Add the slivered almonds and toast until golden, 3-4 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl. Return the frying pan to a medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Add the carrot and cook until slightly softened, 2-3 minutes. Add the green beans and courgette and cook until just tender, 3-4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper, then transfer to the bowl with the almonds and cover to keep warm.
Return the frying pan to a medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Season both sides of the pork loin steaks with salt and pepper. When the oil is hot, add the pork and cook until just cooked through, 3-4 minutes each side (depending on thickness). Transfer to a plate to rest. Return the pan to a medium heat with 1/2 the butter and a drizzle of olive oil. Once melted, add the honey and thyme and cook, stirring, until thickened and caramelised, 1-2 minutes. Pour over the pork.
While the pork is resting, add the grated Parmesan cheese, milk, the salt and the remaining butter to the pan with the potato. Mash with a potato masher or fork until smooth.
Divide the cheesy-mashed potato between plates and top with the garlic and almond veggies, pork and the honey and thyme sauce.