GRILLED LAMB CHOPS WITH MINT CHIMICHURRI RECIPE - (4.2/5)

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Grilled Lamb Chops with Mint Chimichurri Recipe - (4.2/5) image

Provided by christoph

Number Of Ingredients 19

CHIMICHURRI:
2 cups fresh mint leaves
1 cup fresh parsley
1/2 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 to 4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 jalapeno, cored and seeded
Salt, pepper, and sugar to taste
ORZO:
2/3 cups dry orzo pasta
1 cup fresh or frozen green peas
1/2 cup mint chimichurri (above)
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
LAMB:
4 to 6 (4 to 6-ounce) lamb loin chops, trimmed, 1 per person
olive oil to taste
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • CHIMICHURRI: Pulse all ingredients in a food processor, season with salt pepper and sugar to taste. ORZO: Cook orzo in a pot of boiling water according to directions. Add peas the last 3 minutes of cooking time. Drain and transfer to a mixing bowl. Stir in chimichurri and feta. LAMB: Rub both sides with olive oil, season with salt and pepper. Allow chops to sit for 30 minutes. Grill each side for 4 to 5 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 145° F. Serve the Lamb Chops over a bed or orzo and peas with the mint chimichurri sauce on the side.

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