One-Step Pork Chop Dinner

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 400°.
2. 2
   Lightly oil a shallow baking sheet. (The pan should be wide enough to hold all the food in a single layer, with a little space between the ingredients.)
3. 3
   Wash and, if desired, peel carrots.
4. 4
   Cut them into 2-inch chunks.
5. 5
   Wash potatoes, peel (if desired)* and cut into 3-inch chunks.
6. 6
   Place carrots and potatoes in baking pan and sprinkle with a little oil. Toss to lightly coat the vegetables.
7. 7
   Make room for the pork chops and add to the pan.
8. 8
   Sprinkle with salt, pepper and about 1 teaspoon of thyme, if using.
9. 9
   Bake 40 minutes.
10. 10
    Serves 4.