Lemon and Herb Lamb Chops

For me, spring is the perfect time to indulge in one of my favorite meats: lamb. With lamb, a little meat goes a long way, since it is quite rich. Enjoy these lean lamb chops with seasonal vegetables, such as new potatoes, asparagus and baby carrots.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

• 4 lamb loin chops (4 ounces each)
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Preparation:

Trim chops of all visible fat. Place in a glass baking dish with the lemon, oregano, thyme and black pepper. Turn to coat and marinate for 15 minutes.

Coat a heavy nonstick skillet with olive oil cooking spray. On a medium-high heat, cook chops 4-5 minutes each side depending on thickness and desired doneness.

Serve with minted new potatoes, baby carrots and asparagus.

Serves 4.

Per Serving (1 chop): Calories 165, Calories from Fat 61, Total Fat 6.7g (sat 2.4g), Cholesterol 76mg, Sodium 77mg, Carbohydrate 2g, Fiber 0.5g, Protein 23.9g

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