Lamb Loin Chops with Herbed Yogurt Sauce Recipe | South Jersey

1 tsp lemon zest

2 tbsp lemon juice

¼ cup olive oil

¼ cup red wine

2 tsp finely chopped fresh rosemary

1 tbsp dried oregano

1 tbsp minced garlic

1 tbsp dijon mustard

2 tsp onion powder

20 oz lamb loin chops (4- to 5-oz.)

Herbed yogurt sauce

1 english cucumber. shredded

5.30 oz plain nonfat yogurt

¼ cup finely chopped mint

2 tbsp finely chopped basil

1 tbsp lemon juice

1 tbsp lemon zest

Season with salt and pepper (optional)

In a medium bowl whisk together lemon zest, lemon juice, oil, wine, rosemary, oregano, garlic, mustard and onion powder. Place chops in a large resealable plastic bag. Add marinade to bag; seal and refrigerate 20 minutes.

Coat grill rack with nonstick cooking spray. Preheat grill to medium-high (350°F to 400°F). Remove lamb from marinade; discard marinade. Grill lamb 3 to 4 minutes per side (145°F for medium-rare) or to desired doneness. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm.

Herbed yogurt sauce

Using a box grater, shred 1 English cucumber. Transfer shredded cucumber to a colander lined with paper towels. Squeeze cucumber firmly to remove liquid. Transfer shredded cucumber to a bowl. Add 1 (5.3-oz.) container plain nonfat yogurt, 1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream, 2 tablespoons finely chopped mint, 2 tablespoons finely chopped basil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 1 teaspoon lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir to combine. Makes 1 1/4 cups.

Nutrition Facts

0 servings

Serving size

1 Chop

Amount per serving
Calories170

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g17%

Saturated Fat 2.5g13%
Cholesterol 35mg12%
Sodium 110mg5%
Total Carbohydrate 3g2%

Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Protein 9g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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