Lamb Loin Chops and Quinoa Salad with Peas, Feta, and Mint
Easy to make on a busy week night, it is a healthy dinner complete with a side salad.
Ingredients
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 8 6 oz lamb loin chops, visible fat trimmed
- 1 Tbs olive oil
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 1/4 cup water
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1/4 cup feta, crumbled
- 2 tsp fresh mint, chopped
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Directions
- Lamb Loin ChopsIn a small bowl, combine salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Pat lamb dry with paper towels; rub both sides of the chops with spice mixture.
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat (if grilling, cook over high heat).
- Add lamb; cook until browned, about 6 minutes per side or until cooked to 145ºF for medium-rare.
- Reduce heat to medium if needed.
- Remove to a clean plate; let rest 5 minutes.
- Quinoa Salad with Peas, Feta, and MintPlace quinoa in a fine mesh strainer; rinse under cold water for 2 minutes.
- In a medium saucepan, combine water and quinoa; bring to a simmer.
- Add peas halfway through cooking.
- Remove from heat and cover; let rest 10 minutes.
- Fluff with fork and gently stir in feta, mint, oil, salt, and pepper.
- Serve with chops.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 354
Calories from Fat 121 (34%)
(21%)Total Fat 14g
(20%)Saturated Fat 4g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 6g
(25%)Cholesterol 75mg
(32%)Sodium 778mg
(18%)Potassium 615mg
Total Carbohydrate 29g
(15%)Dietary Fiber 4g
Sugars 2g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(58%)Protein 29g
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