Lamb Chops with Lemon Mint Sauce
This dish is as healthy as it is tasty! Lamb is an excellent source of high-quality protein and is a source of iron, B vitamins and trace elements such as copper, manganese, and selenium. By topping the lamb chops with the lemon mint sauce, it not only freshens the dish, but also provides high amounts of vitamin K, C, and A.
Lamb Chops with Lemon Mint Sauce
Lamb is an excellent source of high quality protein and is a source of iron, B vitamins and trace elements such as copper, manganese and selenium.
| Course | Main Course | |
|---|---|---|
| Cuisine | Middle-East | |
| Keyword | lamb,lemon,mint | |
| Prep Time | 10 minutes | |
| Cook Time | 20 minutes | |
| Total Time | 30 minutes | |
| Servings | 4 servings | |
| Calories | 740 kcal |
Instructions
- Mix garlic, cilantro, parsley, mint, lemon juice, vinegar, olive oil, and salt and pepper in a bowl. Let sit for 15 minutes.
- Lightly salt lamb chops and thoroughly coat the chops with a thin layer of flour.
- Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add chops to the heated skillet and cook to desired doneness. Personally, I cook each side for 4-5 minutes per side (medium-rare).
- Serve with lemon mint sauce!
Ingredients
- 4 lamb shoulder chops (1 inch thick)
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1-2 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 2 cups parsley finely chopped
- 2 cups cilantro finely chopped
- 2 cups mint finely chopped
- 1 lemon freshly squeezed
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 3/4 cup olive oil extra virgin
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Nutrition Facts
Lamb Chops with Lemon Mint Sauce
Amount Per Serving
Calories 740
Calories from Fat 477
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 53g
82%
Saturated Fat 10g
50%
Cholesterol 128mg
43%
Sodium 130mg
5%
Potassium 925mg
26%
Total Carbohydrates 20g
7%
Dietary Fiber 4g
16%
Sugars 1g
Protein 45g
90%
Vitamin A
80.5%
Vitamin C
77.3%
Calcium
12.8%
Iron
44.5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
