GREEK STYLE LAMB CHOPS

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Make and share this Greek Style Lamb Chops recipe from Food.com.

Provided by chia2160

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 lamb rib chops
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chicken broth
2 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup kalamata olive, pitted and sliced
1/4 cup of fresh mint, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon, zest of
1/2 lb orzo pasta
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
  • add orzo, cook according to package directions, drain.
  • transfer to a platter, toss in feta cheese, set aside.
  • meanwhile, in a saute pan heat olive oil.
  • season lamb chops w/salt and pepper, saute 5 minutes per side, remove and keep warm.
  • add 1/2 c chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up browned bits.
  • add garlic, cook for a minute.
  • add tomatoes, olives, remaining broth, cook for 2 minutes.
  • add mint, oregano, lemon juice and zest, cook for 1 minute.
  • season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • add lamb chope on top of orzo, pour tomato olive mixture over all. top with crumbled feta.
  • garnish with mint and lemon slices, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334.2, Fat 10.6, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 16.7, Sodium 554.9, Carbohydrate 47.9, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 2.1, Protein 12.1

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