GRILLED LAMB CHOPS | With Salsa Verde
Serving a simple, fresh sauce with grilled meat is a great way to add flavor without adding too many extra calories.
INGREDIENTS
2 cups fresh parsley leaves
¼ cup dried cranberries
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. finely grated lemon zest
2 cloves garlic
1 tsp. salt
⅓ cup olive oil
2 medium green tomatoes, chopped
15 lamb loin chops (about 4 lb)
½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
DIRECTIONS
Preheat grill on Setting #4. Combine parsley, cranberries, lemon juice and zest, garlic and 1/2 tsp of the salt in a food processor; pulse until finely chopped but not puréed. With the motor running, slowly add 1/4 cup of the olive oil until completely incorporated. Stir in green tomatoes; set aside.
Season lamb chops all over with remaining oil, salt and pepper. Grill, covered, for 4 or 5 minutes per side for medium-rare or until desired level of doneness. Serve with salsa verde on the side.
Tip: Salsa verde can be made up to 3 days in advance, then covered tightly and stored in the refrigerator.