Rosemary Lamb Chops
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 scallions, thinly sliced
- 1 cup frozen baby peas
- 1 cup frozen baby lima beans
- 1 small zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch dice
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 6 romaine leaves, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch ribbons
- 1/4 cup shredded mint leaves
- 12 baby lamb rib chops (about 2 1/2 pounds), bones frenched (see Note)
- 1 tablespoon minced rosemary
- In a medium saucepan, heat 3 tablespoons of the olive oil.
- Add the scallions and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until softened, about 4 minutes.
- Add the peas, lima beans, zucchini and crushed red pepper and season with salt and black pepper.
- Cover and cook over very low heat until barely softened, about 15 minutes.
- Add the lettuce and 2 tablespoons of the mint, cover and cook until the lettuce is very tender, about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, preheat a grill pan.
- Rub the chops with the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil and season with salt and black pepper.
- Rub the rosemary onto the chops.
- Grill the chops over high heat for 6 minutes, turning once or twice, for medium-rare meat.
- Spoon the vegetables onto plates and top with the lamb chops.
- Garnish with the remaining 2 tablespoons of mint and serve.
extravirgin olive oil, scallions, frozen baby peas, frozen baby lima beans, zucchini, red pepper, salt, romaine, mint leaves, chops, rosemary
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/rosemary-lamb-chops (may not work)