SPICED LAMB CHOPS ON SAUTEED PEPPERS AND ONIONS WITH GARLIC AND MINT COUSCOUS

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Spiced Lamb Chops on Sauteed Peppers and Onions with Garlic and Mint Couscous image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 loin lamb chops
Coarse salt and coarse black pepper
2 teaspoons ground cumin, 1/3 palm full
2 teaspoons ground coriander, 1/3 palm full
2 teaspoons sweet paprika, 1/3 palm full
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
2 green bell peppers, seeded and cubed, 1-inch pieces
1 large yellow skinned onion, cubed, 1-inch pieces
1 cup grape tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley, a couple of handfuls
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3 tablespoons pine nuts
1 1/2 cups chicken stock
1 1/2 cups couscous
5 or 6 sprigs fresh mint, finely chopped, about 3 tablespoons

Steps:

  • Cover the chops with waxed paper or plastic and whack each chop with the heel of your palm to flatten it out. Season chops with salt and pepper on both sides. Combine cumin, coriander and paprika and sprinkle the mixture evenly over chops. Pat the spices in place and wash up. Let chops stand 15 minutes.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan. Add peppers and onions. Season the vegetables with salt and pepper and cook together 5 minutes, then add grape tomatoes and continue to cook until skins begin to burst on tomatoes. Add half the flat-leaf parsley to the skillet and toss. Transfer vegetables to a platter and cover with loose foil to hold heat.
  • Place a tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil in a small pot for couscous, just eyeball the amount. Heat oil over medium heat and add garlic. Saute garlic 1 minute then add the pine nuts to toast a little. Add chicken stock to the pot and bring it up to a boil. Add couscous, remove from heat, and cover the pot. Let stand for 5 minutes.
  • Return skillet to stove and add another tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, a turn of the pan. Add lamb chops to skillet and sear 2 to 3 minutes on each side for medium rare, cook 4 minutes on each side for medium well chops. Place chops on top of the peppers and onions.
  • Fluff couscous with a fork and stir in mint and the remaining parsley. Pass couscous at the table. It makes a nice bed for the veggies and lamb to catch all the juices.

DR Noorislam1
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover lamb.


M Uzear
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I've never made lamb chops before, but this recipe made it easy.


Md Mainul Haque
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I'm not a fan of couscous, but I loved the way it was prepared in this dish.


Thanks You
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This dish is easy to make and perfect for a weeknight meal.


Taha Anwar
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I would definitely recommend this dish to anyone who loves lamb.


Drazz Kazrod
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Annet Nelima
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I'm not a big fan of lamb, but I loved this dish. The spices really complement the meat.


Tofara Maredza
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This dish is perfect for a special occasion. It's easy to make and always impresses my guests.


Akira Romero
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I didn't have any mint on hand, so I used cilantro instead. It was still delicious.


Abdu_rehman
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I was short on time, so I used pre-cooked lamb chops. The dish still turned out great!


Andrej Kocev
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This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. I will try using less chili powder next time.


nicole nicoles
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The lamb chops were a bit overcooked for my taste, but the flavors were still great. I will try cooking them for a shorter amount of time next time.


TANGID YT FF
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I followed the recipe exactly and the results were amazing! The lamb chops were cooked to perfection and the couscous was fluffy and flavorful. I would highly recommend this dish to anyone.


Ashley Yerian
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These lamb chops were a hit with my family! The meat was tender and flavorful, and the sauteed peppers and onions were the perfect accompaniment. I will definitely be making this dish again.