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Photo credit: Greg DuPreeAli Rosen, cookbook author, showcases how basic ingredients can transform a dish into something extraordinary. In this recipe from her book *15 Minute Meals*, Rosen takes lamb chops to the next level with a topping made of mayonnaise, Castelvetrano olives, and fresh rosemary.
The topping ensures the chops remain juicy while offering a deliciously herbed, briny flavor. It’s a low-maintenance dish, with the chops broiled to perfection. The rosemary lamb chops are paired with olive-and-rosemary bulgur and smashed cucumber for a refreshing crunch.
Any quick-cooking grain can substitute for bulgur in this recipe. Consider using couscous, quinoa, or white rice.
Ingredients List
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1 cup bulgur (medium or fine grain)
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1 lemon
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2 tsp kosher salt, divided
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1 cup (6 oz) pitted green olives (preferably Castelvetrano)
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2 large sprigs rosemary
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1/4 cup mayonnaise
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8 lamb chops (loin or rib)
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4 Persian cucumbers
Instructions
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Begin by bringing 2 cups of water to a boil. Position an oven rack close to the broiler, then turn it on. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Add bulgur to the water (boiling or not), followed by the juice of the lemon and 1 teaspoon of salt. Cover the pot. Once the water reaches a boil, reduce the heat and let it simmer.
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Finely chop the olives and rosemary. Add about two-thirds of the olives and half of the rosemary to the bulgur mixture.
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In a separate bowl, combine the remaining rosemary, olives, mayonnaise, and the second teaspoon of salt. Spread the mixture over both sides of the lamb chops, then place them on the baking sheet. Broil the chops for 3-4 minutes, flip them, and broil for an additional 3-4 minutes.
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While the bulgur and chops are cooking, smash the cucumbers with the back of a knife, then chop them roughly. One minute before the chops are done, fold the cucumbers into the bulgur. Serve alongside the lamb chops.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
| 627 | Calories |
| 41g | Fat |
| 40g | Carbs |
| 36g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 627 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 41g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat 14g | 71% |
| Cholesterol 104mg | 35% |
| Sodium 1474mg | 64% |
| Total Carbohydrate 40g | 14% |
| Dietary Fiber 10g | 37% |
| Total Sugars 12g | |
| Protein 36g | 73% |
| Vitamin C 113mg | 126% |
| Calcium 130mg | 10% |
| Iron 5mg | 28% |
| Potassium 991mg | 21% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
