Lamb Chops Mediterranean-Style Recipe

Name: Lamb Chops Mediterranean-Style
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 lean rib lamb chops, about 6 ounces each, with most of the fat removed; Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 4 sprigs fresh thyme, or 2 teaspoons dried; 1 cup diced eggplant, cut into 1/4-inch cubes; 1 cup diced zucchini, with skin on, cut into 1/4-inch cubes; 1/4 cup chopped onions; 1 teaspoon chopped garlic; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 2 tablespoons dry white wine; 1 1/2 cups fresh tomatoes, peeled and cut into 1 1/4-inch cubes; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 cup pitted small black olives; 4 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh basil or parsley

Servings: persons

4 lean rib lamb chops, about 6 ounces each, with most of the fat removed
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 sprigs fresh thyme, or 2 teaspoons dried
1 cup diced eggplant, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
1 cup diced zucchini, with skin on, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
1/4 cup chopped onions
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons dry white wine
1 1/2 cups fresh tomatoes, peeled and cut into 1 1/4-inch cubes
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup pitted small black olives
4 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh basil or parsley

1
Sprinkle the chops with salt and pepper.
2
Heat the oil in a heavy skillet large enough to hold the chops in one layer.
3
Add the chops and cook over medium heat until browned on one side, about 5 minutes.
4
Turn, sprinkle with the thyme, and cook about 5 minutes more for rare, longer for medium or well done.
5
Remove to a warm platter and keep warm.
6
Pour off the fat from the skillet and add the eggplant and zucchini.
7
Cook, stirring over high heat, until lightly wilted.
8
Add the onions, garlic and cumin, and cook 2 minutes, stirring until wilted.
9
Add the wine, tomatoes, bay leaf, olives and salt and pepper.
10
Cook, stirring, and simmer for 5 minutes, adding any juices that have accumulated on the platter around the lamb chops.
11
Continue cooking for 1 minute.
12
Remove the bay leaf, sprinkle with the basil, and serve.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 lean rib lamb chops, about 6 ounces each, with most of the fat removed, Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 4 sprigs fresh thyme, or 2 teaspoons dried, and more.

Yes, Lamb Chops Mediterranean-Style 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.

Lamb Chops Mediterranean-Style

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