Greek Style Lamb Chops

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 8 lamb rib chops
• salt and pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced
• 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup kalamata olive, pitted and sliced
• 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon, zest of
• 1/2 lb orzo pasta
• 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled

Recipe

• 1 bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
• 2 add orzo, cook according to package directions, drain.
• 3 transfer to a platter, toss in feta cheese, set aside.
• 4 meanwhile, in a saute pan heat olive oil.
• 5 season lamb chops w/salt and pepper, saute 5 minutes per side, remove and keep warm.
• 6 add 1/2 c chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up browned bits.
• 7 add garlic, cook for a minute.
• 8 add tomatoes, olives, remaining broth, cook for 2 minutes.
• 9 add mint, oregano, lemon juice and zest, cook for 1 minute.
• 10 season to taste with salt and pepper.
• 11 add lamb chope on top of orzo, pour tomato olive mixture over all. top with crumbled feta.
• 12 garnish with mint and lemon slices, if desired.