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Moroccan-Style Lamb Chops with Tomato Olive Salsa

By The Canadian Living Test Kitchen

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Moroccan-Style Lamb Chops with Tomato Olive Salsa

Moroccan-Style Lamb Chops with Tomato Olive Salsa
Photography by Yvonne Duivenvoorden

This recipe makes 4 servings

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Nutritional Info

Per serving: about -
cal 254
pro 24 g
total fat 15 g
sat. fat 4 g
carb 5 g
fibre 2 g
chol 91 mg
sodium 507 mg
% RDI: -
calcium 4
iron 21
vit A 6
vit C 15
folate 5

Canadian lamb is in season! Make the most of local chops with this cinnamon-infused marinade cooked on the grill. Don't skimp on the salsa - it's a 3-minute recipe that will bring out the most in your meat.

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 pinch ground cloves
  • 8 lamb loin chops, trimmed
  • Tomato Olive Salsa:
  • 1-1/2 cups grape tomatoes or cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/3 cup chopped green olives
  • 1 tbsp minced fresh mint or fresh parsley
  • 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch pepper

Preparation

Tomato Olive Salsa: In bowl, combine tomatoes, olives, mint, oil, garlic, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Set aside.

In bowl, mix together oil, garlic, coriander, cumin, pepper, cinnamon, salt, cayenne pepper and cloves. Add lamb, tossing to coat. Cover and marinate for 15 minutes.

Place on greased grill over medium-high heat; close lid and grill, turning once, until medium-rare, about 8 minutes. Serve with salsa.

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Additional information : Tip: Serve with whole wheat couscous tossed with a little chopped fresh parsley.

Source : Canadian Living Magazine: July 2008

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