Sunday, January 10, 2010

Delicious Lamb

I can say with conviction this Spice Rubbed Lamb recipe from BHG.com is by far the tastiest creation i have attempted yet!!! Not only DELICIOUS, but super fast and EASY to make!!!


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

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