Lamb Chops with Summer Chutney
6
Points®
Total time: 18 min • Prep: 10 min • Cook: 8 min • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy
The warm, fresh chutney is a tasty complement to the tender lamb rib chops. This cut of lamb is ideal for quick, high-heat methods like searing, roasting, or grilling, either on the stovetop or outdoors. When buying lamb, the color can indicate the age of the meat—the lighter the color, the younger and more tender the lamb is likely to be. Serve the lamb with steamed asparagus and couscous tossed with fresh mint for a complete meal.
Ingredients
Olive oil
1 Tbsp
Red onion
½ medium, chopped
Garlic
2 clove(s), minced
Tomato
2 medium, chopped
Orange bell pepper
½ medium, diced
Table salt
¾ tsp
Black pepper
¼ tsp
Fresh mint leaves
2 Tbsp, finely chopped
Lime
1 medium, squeezed
Red pepper flakes
¼ tsp
Uncooked lean lamb rib chops, trimmed
20 oz, 4 chops, 3/4 inch thick
Instructions
1
To make chutney, heat oil in medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until onion begins to soften, about 3 minutes. Add tomatoes, bell pepper, ¼ teaspoon salt, and black pepper and cook, stirring frequently, until bell pepper is crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Transfer to small bowl. Stir in mint, lime juice, and red pepper flakes.
2
Meanwhile, spray large ridged grill pan with nonstick spray and set over medium-high heat. Sprinkle lamb with remaining ½ teaspoon salt. Place lamb in pan and cook, turning once, until instant-read thermometer inserted into side of chops registers 145°F, about 8 minutes. Serve with chutney.
3
Serving size: 1 lamb chop with generous ⅓ cup chutney
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