Lamb chops are a perennial favourite – they’re quick cooking, inexpensive and tasty. For a complete meal serve them with healthy bean puree and herb salad.
Ingredients
- 420g can cannellini beans
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/3 cup (80ml) fresh lemon juice
- 4 lamb forequarter chops
- Sea salt & freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups coriander sprigs
- 1 cup small mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
- 1/3 cup roasted yellow pepper strips, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Method
- Step 1Blend or process beans, garlic, cumin and half the lemon juice until smooth. Season to taste.
- Step 2Spray chops lightly with oil and season. Cook chops on a heated grill plate for 2 minutes on each side, or until cooked to your liking. Remove from heat, cover with foil and rest for 5 minutes.
- Step 3Meanwhile, combine coriander, mint, onion, peppers, oil and remaining lemon juice in a medium bowl. Serve chops topped with white bean puree and fresh herb salad.
- Low carb
- Low sugar
- Lower gi
Nutrition
2395 kj
Energy
38g
Fat Total
9g
Saturated Fat
8g
Fibre
33g
Protein
84mg
Cholesterol
341.11mg
Sodium
3g
Carbs (sugar)
24g
Carbs (total)
All nutrition values are per serve
- Author: Jess Sly
- Image credit: Stuart Scott
- Publication: Fresh Living
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