Pan-Seared Lamb Chops with Mint Salad
Recipe from
Better Homes and Gardens
Make these quick lamb chops for entertaining so you can spend time with your guests and not be stuck in the kitchen.
Ingredients
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1/4 cupsnipped fresh mintsee savings
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1/4 cupsnipped fresh flat-leaf parsleysee savings
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1/4 cupcrumbled feta cheese (1 ounce)see savings
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1/4 cupchopped pecans, toastedsee savings
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8lamb rib chops or loin chops, cut 1 inch thick (about 2 pounds total)see savings
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2 teaspoonsolive oilsee savings
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1/4 teaspoonsaltsee savings
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1/8 teaspoonblack peppersee savings
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Olive oil (optional)see savings
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Lemon juice (optional)see savings
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Mixed salad greens (optional)see savings
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Directions
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In a small bowl combine mint, parsley, feta cheese, and pecans; set aside.
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Trim fat from chops. Rub chops with the 2 teaspoons olive oil, the salt, and pepper. Preheat a heavy, large skillet over medium-high heat until very hot. Add chops. Cook over medium-high heat for 8 to 10 minutes or until medium-rare doneness (145 degree F), turning once halfway through cooking.
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To serve, sprinkle chops with mint mixture. If desired, drizzle additional olive oil and/or lemon juice over mint mixture and serve with salad greens. Makes 4 servings.
Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 252, Total Fat 17 g, Saturated Fat 5 g, Monounsaturated Fat 8 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 72 mg, Sodium 311 mg, Carbohydrate 2 g, Total Sugar 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 22 g. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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