Currant-Glazed Lamb Chops With Pistachio Couscous Recipe

Name: Currant-Glazed Lamb Chops With Pistachio Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth, divided; 4 teaspoons olive oil, divided; 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided; 1 cup uncooked couscous; 2 teaspoons minced rosemary; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 8 (3-ounce) lamb rib chops, trimmed; Cooking spray; 1/3 cup red currant jelly; 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 2 teaspoons whole-grain mustard; 1/4 cup unsalted shelled dry-roasted pistachios, coarsely chopped; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint; Rosemary leaves (optional)

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth, divided
4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1 cup uncooked couscous
2 teaspoons minced rosemary
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
8 (3-ounce) lamb rib chops, trimmed
Cooking spray
1/3 cup red currant jelly
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons whole-grain mustard
1/4 cup unsalted shelled dry-roasted pistachios, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
Rosemary leaves (optional)

1
Bring 1 1/4 cups broth, 2 teaspoons oil, and 1/8 teaspoon salt to a boil in a medium saucepan. Stir in couscous; cover. Remove pan from heat.
2
Combine remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil, remaining 3/8 teaspoon salt, rosemary, garlic powder, and pepper in a bowl. Rub paste evenly on both sides of chops. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add lamb; cook for 6 minutes or until desired degree of doneness, turning once. Remove from pan, and keep warm.
3
Add remaining 1/4 cup broth, jelly, vinegar, and mustard. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 90 seconds or until slightly syrupy.
4
Fluff couscous with a fork; stir in pistachios, and sprinkle with mint. Spoon sauce over lamb. Garnish with rosemary leaves, if desired.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth, divided, 4 teaspoons olive oil, divided, 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided, 1 cup uncooked couscous, and more.

Yes, Currant-Glazed Lamb Chops With Pistachio Couscous falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Currant-Glazed Lamb Chops With Pistachio Couscous

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