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Spice-Rubbed Lamb Chops

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Makes: 4 servings
Start to Finish: 40 minutes
 
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Spice-Rubbed Lamb Chops
hazel_wintony says:
Look good and easy plus also healthy
Look good and easy plus also healthy

Ingredients

  • 1  tsp. finely shredded orange peel
  • 1  tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1/4  tsp. ground cumin
  • 1/8  tsp. salt
  • 8  lamb rib chops, cut 1 inch thick (1-3/4 pounds total), frenched if desired
  • 2  tsp. olive oil
  • 1  medium carrot, halved lengthwise and sliced
  • 1/2  cup chopped onion
  • 1/2  cup water
  • 1  14.5-oz. can diced tomatoes
  • 3/4  cup canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained
  • 1/2  cup whole-wheat couscous
  • 1/4  cup snipped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
  •   Orange wedges

Directions

1. In a bowl combine orange peel, cinnamon, cumin, and salt. Trim fat from lamb chops. Rub orange peel mixture over both sides of chops. In 12-inch nonstick skillet heat oil over medium-high heat. Add lamb chops. Reduce heat to medium. Cook for 9 to 11 minutes for medium doneness (160 degrees F), turning halfway through. Remove from skillet. Keep warm.

2. Add carrots and onion to skillet; cook and stir 3 minutes. Slowly add water; undrained tomatoes, and chickpeas. Bring to boiling; stir in couscous. Top with chops. Remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes.

3. Transfer lamb chops to platter. Fluff couscous with fork. Serve with lamb chops. Sprinkle couscous with parsley. Serve with orange wedges. Makes 4 servings

Nutrition Facts

  • Servings Per Recipe 4 servings
  • Calories 434,
  • Total Fat (g) 11,
  • Saturated Fat (g) 4,
  • Monounsaturated Fat (g) 5,
  • Polyunsaturated Fat (g) 1,
  • Cholesterol (mg) 105,
  • Sodium (mg) 531,
  • Carbohydrate (g) 42,
  • Total Sugar (g) 7,
  • Fiber (g) 8,
  • Protein (g) 41,
  • Vitamin C (DV%) 29,
  • Calcium (DV%) 8,
  • Iron (DV%) 30,
  • Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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hazel_wintony wrote:

Look good and easy plus also healthy

2/8/2010 11:02:02 AM Report Abuse

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