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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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this is quick to throw together and only needs a salad to accompany it. Ingredients:
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 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 |
Directions:
1. bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
2. add orzo, cook according to package directions, drain.
3. transfer to a platter, toss in feta cheese, set aside.
4. meanwhile, in a saute pan heat olive oil.
5. season lamb chops w/salt and pepper, saute 5 minutes per side, remove and keep warm.
6. add 1/2 c chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up browned bits.
7. add garlic, cook for a minute.
8. add tomatoes, olives, remaining broth, cook for 2 minutes.
9. add mint, oregano, lemon juice and zest, cook for 1 minute.
10. season to taste with salt and pepper.
11. add lamb chope on top of orzo, pour tomato olive mixture over all. top with crumbled feta.
12. garnish with mint and lemon slices, if desired.
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