LAMB CHOPS WITH OLIVE ORZO SALAD
A simple, tasty mid-week dinner. Make extra for enviable leftovers.
Ingredients
For the lamb marinade:
1 Spice Mix - containing chilli flakes, dried oregano, bay leaf
1 Lemon juiced. Zest reserved for the pasta
10g Farro ground coriander
1 tablespoon Olive Oil
650g Lamb Loin Chops
For the pasta:
150g Orzo
85g Kalamata olives drained first
2 tablespoons Olive Oil
Salt and Pepper
Method
In a large bowl mix all the marinade ingredients together. Coat the chops well and allow to marinade for 20 mins
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the orzo pasta, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 mins or until al dente. Drain well and cool
Add the olives, lemon zest, coriander and olive oil. Mix well and season to taste
Grill the lamb chops in a medium size hot pan for 3 - 4 mins on each side to serve medium rare or 5 - 7 mins for well done. Cook in batches
Serve hot with the salad alongside the chops