Lamb Chops & Middle Eastern Rice Recipe

Name: Lamb Chops & Middle Eastern Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE LAMB CHOPS; 4 -8 lamb loin chops; 1 dash extra virgin olive oil; Dijon mustard (to brush onto chops); salt & freshly ground black pepper; 1 dash dried thyme; 1 dash dried sage; 1 dash dried parsley; 1 dash garlic granules; 1 dash dried rosemary, crushed; FOR THE MIDDLE EASTERN RICE; 2 cups white rice (made as directed on the box); 1 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 cup golden raisin; 1 teaspoon lime juice; 2 tablespoons fennel seeds; 1 tablespoon rosemary (crushed); 1 1/2 teaspoons curry; 1 tablespoon anise seed; 1 teaspoon sugar; salt and pepper; 1/2 cup sunflower seeds or 1/2 cup pine nuts (toasted and crushed); 2 eggs (slightly beaten); 2 tablespoons butter; 3 cups water

Servings: persons

FOR THE LAMB CHOPS
4 -8 lamb loin chops
1 dash extra virgin olive oil
Dijon mustard (to brush onto chops)
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 dash dried thyme
1 dash dried sage
1 dash dried parsley
1 dash garlic granules
1 dash dried rosemary, crushed
FOR THE MIDDLE EASTERN RICE
2 cups white rice (made as directed on the box)
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 cup golden raisin
1 teaspoon lime juice
2 tablespoons fennel seeds
1 tablespoon rosemary (crushed)
1 1/2 teaspoons curry
1 tablespoon anise seed
1 teaspoon sugar
salt and pepper
1/2 cup sunflower seeds or 1/2 cup pine nuts (toasted and crushed)
2 eggs (slightly beaten)
2 tablespoons butter
3 cups water

1
FOR THE LAMB CHOPS: Season chops with all of the above and place in broiler.
2
When the tops are browned, turn the chops, season the other side, and broil that side until browned.
3
Transfer to a serving dish and serve.
4
FOR THE MIDDLE EASTERN RICE: Prepare the rice as directed on the box.
5
Add the 2 tablespoons of butter, the cumin, the raisins, the aniseed, the sugar, the salt and pepper to taste, lime juice and the cooked rice.
6
Stir in the eggs and continue stirring until the eggs are mixed into the rice and the eggs are solidified.
7
Remove from heat and add the crushed toasted sunflower seeds or pine nuts.
8
Fluff with a fork, transfer to a serving dish, and serve.

1291

kcal

Calories

Fat

101

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 25 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE LAMB CHOPS, 4 -8 lamb loin chops, 1 dash extra virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard (to brush onto chops), and more.

Yes, Lamb Chops & Middle Eastern Rice 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 & Middle Eastern Rice

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