Griddled Lamb Chops with Inzimino

Succulent griddled lamb chops served with a hearty Swiss chard and chickpea stew known as inzimino.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 637.1 kcals 2548.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 23.2 grams 92.8 grams
Fat 44.7 grams 178.6 grams
Protein 35.6 grams 142.4 grams
Cook Time
45 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

LegumesPulses
400
g
Chickpeas
tinned, drained
Meat
8
piece
Lamb Cutlets
pounded to 1cm thickness
NutsSeeds
1
clove
Garlic
finely sliced
1
tsp
Rosemary
finely chopped
1
piece
Sea Salt
to taste
1
piece
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
2
tbsp
Parsley
fresh flat-leaf, finely chopped
OilsFats
4
tbsp
Olive Oil
divided use
Vegetables
1
head
Swiss Chard
stems cut into 1cm slices, leaves halved
0.5
piece
Onion
finely chopped
1
stick
Celery
finely chopped
1
piece
Carrot
peeled and finely chopped
400
g
1
piece
Red Pepper
char-grilled, skin and seeds removed, cut into strips
1
piece
Red Chilli
finely chopped

Steps

  • Roughly chop chard stalks and blanch them with leaves in boiling water for four minutes before draining.
  • Sauté onion, garlic, celery, and carrot in 15ml olive oil for 20 minutes until tender.
  • Stir in tomatoes, chickpeas, and pepper strips then simmer for 10 minutes until thickened.
  • Add the blanched Swiss chard and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
  • Pound the lamb cutlets between cling film until they are 1cm thick.
  • Coat the lamb with 15ml olive oil and season with rosemary, salt, and pepper.
  • Grill the lamb in a very hot griddle pan for one minute per side.
  • Mix chopped chilli, parsley, and remaining 30ml olive oil in a bowl.
  • Drizzle the chilli oil mixture over the lamb and serve with the inzimino stew.