Lamb with Couscous and Minted Fruit Chutney
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (preferably extra-virgin)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon (packed) chopped fresh rosemary
- 4 1 1/4-inch-thick lamb loin chops, trimmed
- 1 3/4 cups water
- 1/4 cup dried tart cherries
- 1/4 cup diced dried apricots
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 10-ounce box couscous
- Mix oil, garlic and rosemary in 8x8x2-inch glass baking dish.
- Add lamb; turn to coat.
- Cover; refrigerate at least 2 hours and up to 4 hours, turning occasionally.
- Mix water, cherries, apricots and cranberries in heavy medium saucepan.
- Bring to boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until water is absorbed and fruits are tender, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes.
- Remove from heat.
- Stir in mint and vinegar.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Cool chutney slightly.
- Prepare couscous according to package instructions.
- Preheat broiler.
- Season lamb with salt and pepper.
- Transfer lamb to broiler pan.
- Broil to desired doneness, about 6 minutes per side for medium-rare.
- Transfer lamb to plates.
- Top with chutney.
- Spoon couscous alongside.
olive oil, garlic, rosemary, loin chops, water, cherries, apricots, cranberries, fresh mint, balsamic vinegar, couscous
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/lamb-with-couscous-and-minted-fruit-chutney-1256 (may not work)