Spiced Lamb Chops on Sauteed Peppers and Onions wit

Name: Spiced Lamb Chops on Sauteed Peppers and Onions with Garlic and Mint Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 loin lamb chops; Coarse salt and coarse black pepper; 2 teaspoons ground cumin, 1/3 palm full; 2 teaspoons ground coriander, 1/3 palm full; 2 teaspoons sweet paprika, 1/3 palm full; 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 2 green bell peppers, seeded and cubed, 1-inch pieces; 1 large yellow skinned onion, cubed, 1-inch pieces; 1 cup grape tomatoes; 1/2 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley, a couple of handfuls; 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 3 tablespoons pine nuts; 1 1/2 cups chicken stock; 1 1/2 cups couscous; 5 or 6 sprigs fresh mint, finely chopped, about 3 tablespoons

Servings: persons

8 loin lamb chops
Coarse salt and coarse black pepper
2 teaspoons ground cumin, 1/3 palm full
2 teaspoons ground coriander, 1/3 palm full
2 teaspoons sweet paprika, 1/3 palm full
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
2 green bell peppers, seeded and cubed, 1-inch pieces
1 large yellow skinned onion, cubed, 1-inch pieces
1 cup grape tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley, a couple of handfuls
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3 tablespoons pine nuts
1 1/2 cups chicken stock
1 1/2 cups couscous
5 or 6 sprigs fresh mint, finely chopped, about 3 tablespoons

1
Cover the chops with waxed paper or plastic and whack each chop with the heel of your palm to flatten it out.
2
Season chops with salt and pepper on both sides.
3
Combine cumin, coriander and paprika and sprinkle the mixture evenly over chops.
4
Pat the spices in place and wash up.
5
Let chops stand 15 minutes.
6
Heat a large skillet over medium high heat.
7
Add 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan.
8
Add peppers and onions.
9
Season the vegetables with salt and pepper and cook together 5 minutes, then add grape tomatoes and continue to cook until skins begin to burst on tomatoes.
10
Add half the flat-leaf parsley to the skillet and toss.
11
Transfer vegetables to a platter and cover with loose foil to hold heat.
12
Place a tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil in a small pot for couscous, just eyeball the amount.
13
Heat oil over medium heat and add garlic.
14
Saute garlic 1 minute then add the pine nuts to toast a little.
15
Add chicken stock to the pot and bring it up to a boil.
16
Add couscous, remove from heat, and cover the pot.
17
Let stand for 5 minutes.
18
Return skillet to stove and add another tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, a turn of the pan.
19
Add lamb chops to skillet and sear 2 to 3 minutes on each side for medium rare, cook 4 minutes on each side for medium well chops.
20
Place chops on top of the peppers and onions.
21
Fluff couscous with a fork and stir in mint and the remaining parsley.
22
Pass couscous at the table.
23
It makes a nice bed for the veggies and lamb to catch all the juices.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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: 8 loin lamb chops, Coarse salt and coarse black pepper, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, 1/3 palm full, 2 teaspoons ground coriander, 1/3 palm full, and more.

Yes, Spiced Lamb Chops on Sauteed Peppers and Onions with Garlic and Mint 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.

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Spiced Lamb Chops on Sauteed Peppers and Onions with Garlic and Mint Couscous

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