Maple and Balsamic Glazed Lamb Chops with Couscous

Pan-seared lamb chops with a sweet balsamic glaze, served over fluffy feta-infused couscous and topped with almonds and pomegranate.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 920.1 kcals 3680.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 67.1 grams 268.4 grams
Fat 52.6 grams 210.2 grams
Protein 48.2 grams 192.8 grams
Cook Time
15 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
2
tbsp
CondimentsSauces
Dairy
200
g
25
g
Fruits
1
piece
Pomegranate
seeds only
GrainsCereals
300
g
Meat
8
piece
Lamb Chops
or cutlets
NutsSeeds
1
handful
Thyme
fresh sprigs, leaves picked
1
pinch
Salt
to taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
to taste
50
g
Almonds
flaked
1
handful
Mint
fresh
OilsFats
15
ml
Vegetable Oil
for frying
Vegetables
1
bunch
Spring Onions
trimmed and sliced

Steps

  • Coat lamb chops in thyme leaves, salt, and pepper on a large plate.
  • Fry lamb in oil over medium heat for 4 minutes per side until golden.
  • Cover couscous with boiling water in a bowl, seal with film, and rest for 5 minutes.
  • Simmer butter, maple syrup, and balsamic vinegar in a saucepan for 3 minutes until syrupy.
  • Fluff couscous with a fork, mix in crumbled feta, seasoning, and olive oil.
  • Remove lamb to a plate, cover with foil, and rest for several minutes.
  • Sauté spring onions and flaked almonds in the lamb pan for 2 minutes.
  • Serve lamb over couscous, drizzled with glaze and topped with onions, almonds, mint, and pomegranate.