Lamb chops are a classic dish that can be elevated to new heights with the addition of thyme, honey, and white beans. The combination of these ingredients creates a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. The lamb chops are succulent and juicy, the thyme adds a delicate herbal note, the honey provides a touch of sweetness, and the white beans add a creamy texture and nutty flavor. This dish is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
SPICE RUBBED LAMB CHOPS WITH GREEN BEANS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
- Bring a saucepan of water to a boil and salt it generously. Add the green beans, and cook until crisp-tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Just before beans are done toss in the shallots. Drain and transfer to a serving platter. Drizzle the beans and shallots with olive oil, lemon juice, pine nuts, and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Mix the 2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, cloves, nutmeg, and cinnamon together. Brush each lamb chop lightly with the olive oil and season with the spice mixture. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chops in the skillet, without crowding until brown and crisp on both sides, about 3 or 4 minutes for both sides. Finish chops in the oven for 1 minute for medium rare, or to desired doneness. Place the lamb chops around the beans and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 522 calorie, Fat 27 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Cholesterol 180 milligrams, Sodium 993 milligrams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 60 grams, Sugar 4 grams
HONEY-GLAZED LAMB CHOPS
What a lot of flavor for such little effort! "We're always glad to find a recipe like this that is 'company-special' but so fast to put together." Dolores Hurtt - Florence, Montana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, combine the honey, mustard, onion salt and pepper. Cook and stir over medium-low heat for 2-3 minutes or until heated through., Brush sauce over both sides of lamb. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 254 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 345mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
LAMB CHOPS WITH WHITE BEANS
This recipe from Canadian Living is like something you would be served at a French bistro. The flavours are so simple yet come together so beautifully. It is quick enough to prepare for a weeknight dinner but elegant enough to serve to guests.
Provided by Irmgard
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Sprinkle the lamb with 1/4 teaspoons each of the salt and pepper.
- In a large ovenproof skillet, heat 1 tablespoons of the oil over medium-high heat and brown the chops.
- Transfer to a plate.
- Drain the fat from the pan and add the remaining oil.
- Cook the onion, garlic, rosemary and remaining salt and pepper over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened, about 3 minutes.
- Add the beans and the broth and bring to a boil.
- Place the chops on top of the beans and bake in a 425 degree F oven for 10 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes and bake for another 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 786.6, Fat 58.5, SaturatedFat 23.4, Cholesterol 140.6, Sodium 895.1, Carbohydrate 24.8, Fiber 6.8, Sugar 4.6, Protein 39.4
ROSEMARY-THYME LAMB CHOPS
My father loves lamb, so I make this dish whenever he visits. It's the perfect main course for holidays or get-togethers. -Kristina Mitchell, Clearwater, Florida.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Sprinkle lamb chops with pepper and salt. In a small bowl, mix mustard, rosemary, thyme and garlic., Grill chops, covered, on an oiled rack over medium heat 6 minutes. Turn; spread herb mixture over chops. Grill 6-8 minutes longer or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 231 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 97mg cholesterol, Sodium 493mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 32g protein. Diabetic Exchange
LAMB CHOPS WITH WHITE BEANS AND GREMOLATA
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Pat lamb chops dry and season with salt and pepper. Lightly spray a large shallow flameproof casserole or heavy ovenproof skillet (about 12 inches in diameter) with vegetable oil and heat over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking. In casserole brown lamb chops about 1 1/2 minute on each side and tranfer to a plate. Add onion to casserole and cook, stirring, over moderately low heat until softened. Add tomatoes, garlic, and rosemary and cook over moderate heat, stirring, 1 minute. Stir in broth and beans and simmer, stirring occasionally, 3 minutes.
- Arrange lamb chops on top of bean mixture and roast, uncovered, in middle of oven 5 minutes for medium-rare. Let lamb chops and bean mixture stand, loosely covered, 5 minutes. Transfer lamb chops to another plate and toss bean mixture with gremolata.
- Serve lamb chops with beans.
BROILED LAMB CHOPS WITH WHITE BEAN-ROSEMARY SAUCE
11 WW points for 2 chops (that's what I wrote) on my notes but not sure where I got the recipe. Haven't made it yet.
Provided by Oolala
Categories Lamb/Sheep
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine soy, WOrcestershire, mustard, oil, 2 teaspoons of rosemary, the thyme, sage, and a grinding of pepper in a large enough ziplock bag to hold the lamb.
- Add the lamb and squeeze out the air and seal the bag.
- Turn to coat the lamb and marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Combine demi glace, beans, 1/4 teaspoons of the salt, another grinding of pepper, in a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer, reduce heat, cover and cook 15 minutes.
- Keep hot.
- Spray the broiler rack with non-stick spray; preheat the broiler.
- Remove chops from the marinade and season with the remaining 1/4 teaspoons of the salt and another grinding of pepper.
- Discard the marinade.
- Broil the chops 5" from the heat until done to taste, about 2 minutes per side for rare.
- Divide the sauce and beans between 4 deep plates or soup bowls.
- Serve chops over the sauce and beans; sprinkle with the 2 remaining teaspoons of rosemary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 757.8, Fat 62.5, SaturatedFat 26.4, Cholesterol 129.3, Sodium 895.8, Carbohydrate 17, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 0.7, Protein 31.2
Tips:
- Choose high-quality lamb chops. Look for chops that are a deep red color with a good amount of marbling. This will ensure that they are tender and flavorful.
- Marinate the lamb chops for at least 30 minutes. This will help to tenderize the meat and infuse it with flavor. A simple marinade made with olive oil, garlic, thyme, rosemary, and salt and pepper is a great option.
- Cook the lamb chops over medium-high heat. This will help to create a nice sear on the outside of the chops while keeping the inside moist and juicy. Cook the chops for 3-4 minutes per side, or until they reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit for medium-rare.
- Let the lamb chops rest for a few minutes before serving. This will help to redistribute the juices and ensure that the chops are cooked evenly throughout.
- Serve the lamb chops with your favorite sides. Some popular options include roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a simple green salad.
Conclusion:
Lamb chops are a delicious and versatile cut of meat that can be cooked in a variety of ways. With a little bit of preparation, you can easily create a restaurant-quality meal at home. So next time you're looking for a special occasion dish, give lamb chops a try. You won't be disappointed!
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