Currant-Glazed Lamb Chops With Pistachio Couscous

Name: Currant-Glazed Lamb Chops With Pistachio Couscous
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups fat-free low-sodium chicken broth; 4 teaspoons olive oil, divided; 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided; 1 cup uncooked couscous; 2 teaspoons rosemary, minced; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 8 (3 ounce) lamb chops, trimmed (rib chops); cooking spray; 1/3 cup red currant jelly; 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 2 teaspoons whole grain mustard; 1/4 cup pistachios, roasted and coarsely chopped; 2 tablespoons of fresh mint, chopped

Submitted by DailyInspiration

"I have to admit that I have never cooked lamb chops before; however, this Cooking Light recipe may persuade me to give them a try."

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Ready In:: 35mins
Ingredients:: 14
Serves:: 4

ingredients

1 ¹⁄₂ cups fat-free low-sodium chicken broth
4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt, divided
1 cup uncooked couscous
2 teaspoons rosemary, minced
¹⁄₂ teaspoon garlic powder
¹⁄₄ teaspoon black pepper
8 (3 ounce) lamb chops, trimmed (rib chops)
cooking spray
¹⁄₃ cup red currant jelly
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons whole grain mustard
¹⁄₄ cup pistachios, roasted and coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons of fresh mint, chopped

directions

Bring 1 1/4 cups broth, 2 teaspoons oil and 1/8 teaspoons salt to a boil in a medium saucepan. Stir in couscous; cover. Remove the pan from heat.
Combine remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil, remaining 3/8 teaspoons salt, rosemary, garlic powder and pepper in a bowl. Rub paste evenly on both sides of chops. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add lamb; cook for 6 minutes or until desired degree of doneness, turning once. Remove from pan, and keep warm.
Add remaining 1/4 cup broth, jelly, vinegar and mustard. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 90 seconds or until slightly syrupy.
Fluff couscous with a fork; stir in pistachios and sprinkle with mint. Spoon sauce over lamb. Garnish with rosemary leaves, if desired.