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Lamb Chops with Pomegranate and Dried Fig Relish

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Look for sweet and flavorful pomegranate molasses at specialty foods stores and Middle Eastern markets.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    25 minutes

  • Yield

    Makes 2 servings

Ingredients

2/3 cup pomegranate seeds
1/4 cup diced dried Calimyrna figs
1 teaspoon chopped fresh mint
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon pomegranate molasses
5 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds, lightly crushed, divided
2 5-ounce lamb loin chops or shoulder blade chops

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Mix first 5 ingredients, 3 teaspoons oil, and 1/4 teaspoon cumin in small bowl.

    Step 2

    Sprinkle lamb with remaining 1/4 teaspoon cumin, salt, and pepper. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add lamb; cook to desired doneness, about 5 minutes per side for medium. Top with relish and serve.

Nutrition Per Serving

Per serving: 410.5 kcal calories
54.2 % calories from fat
24.7 g fat
7.9 g saturated fat
81.6 mg cholesterol
23.1 g carbohydrates
4.4 g dietary fiber
16.9 g total sugars
18.7 g net carbohydrates
22.4 g protein
#### Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit
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