Spiced Lamb Chops with Pomegranate Glaze
This week, we're elevating your dinner with a dish that's bursting with flavor and elegance. Our Spiced Lamb Chops with a sweet and tangy Pomegranate Glaze are perfectly balanced by a fresh herbed couscous, creating an exciting yet surprisingly simple meal for any night of the week.
In short
Spiced Lamb Chops with Pomegranate Glaze takes about 35 minutes (15 min prep, 20 min cooking), serves 4 and needs 17 ingredients.
Ingredients
- Lamb chops8 pcs
- Olive oil2 tbsp
- Ground Cumin1 tsp
- Ground Coriander1 tsp
- Smoked Paprika1 tsp
- Ground Cinnamon0.5 tsp
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper1 to taste
- Pomegranate juice250 ml
- Honey2 tbsp
- Balsamic vinegar1 tbsp
- Couscous200 g
- Vegetable broth250 ml
- Fresh parsley, chopped1 handful
- Fresh mint, chopped1 handful
- Lemon1 pc
- Greek yogurt150 g
- Pomegranate seeds, for garnish50 g
Instructions
- 1
Pat the lamb chops dry. In a small bowl, mix cumin, coriander, paprika, cinnamon, salt, pepper, and 1 tbsp of olive oil. Rub the spice mix all over the lamb chops and set aside.
- 2
To make the glaze, combine pomegranate juice, honey, and balsamic vinegar in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and let it reduce by half until it thickens slightly (about 10-15 minutes).
- 3
While the glaze reduces, prepare the couscous. Bring the vegetable broth to a boil. Place the couscous in a heatproof bowl, pour the boiling broth over it, cover, and let stand for 5-7 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
- 4
Stir the chopped parsley, half of the chopped mint, a squeeze of lemon juice, and a drizzle of olive oil into the fluffed couscous. Season to taste.
- 5
Heat the remaining 1 tbsp of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the lamb chops for 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare, or to your desired doneness.
- 6
During the last minute of cooking, brush the pomegranate glaze generously over both sides of the chops.
- 7
In a small bowl, mix the Greek yogurt with the remaining chopped mint and a small squeeze of lemon juice.
- 8
Serve the glazed lamb chops immediately on a bed of the herbed couscous. Drizzle with any remaining glaze, add a dollop of the mint yogurt, and garnish with fresh pomegranate seeds.
Questions and answers
How long does Spiced Lamb Chops with Pomegranate Glaze take?
About 35 minutes in total: 15 minutes prep and 20 minutes cooking.
How many servings does it make?
The recipe serves 4.
What ingredients do I need?
You need 17 ingredients: Lamb chops, Olive oil, Ground Cumin, Ground Coriander, Smoked Paprika, Ground Cinnamon …. With Veloop you can add them all to your shopping list.
