Name: Lamb Chops with Mint Pan Sauce
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 0.33300000429153 cup apple juice; 1.5 teaspoons cornstarch; 8 lamb loin chops, trimmed of fat (about 1 1/2 pounds total); 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt; 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 1 teaspoon canola oil; 1 shallot, minced; 0.33300000429153 cup reduced-sodium beef broth; 2 tablespoons cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons mint jelly; 2 tablespoons minced fresh mint, divided

Lamb Chops with Mint Pan Sauce

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Lamb with mint jelly is a tried-and-true combination and this recipe takes the idea to new heights. The sweet, shocking green jelly is transformed into a richly flavored and pleasingly dark sauce. Make It a Meal: Serve with whole-wheat couscous and peas.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on August 16, 2019

Cook Time:

35 mins

Additional Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Heart Healthy Low-Calorie Low Carbohydrate Dairy-Free Diabetes Appropriate Gluten-Free Low Sodium Low Added Sugars

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Ingredients

⅓ cup apple juice
1 ½ teaspoons cornstarch
8 lamb loin chops, trimmed of fat (about 1 1/2 pounds total)
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 teaspoon canola oil
1 shallot, minced
⅓ cup reduced-sodium beef broth
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons mint jelly
2 tablespoons minced fresh mint, divided

Directions

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Combine apple juice and cornstarch in a small bowl; set aside.
Sprinkle lamb chops with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chops and cook until browned on one side, about 2 minutes. Turn them over and transfer the pan to the oven. Roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted horizontally into a chop registers 140 degrees F for medium-rare, 6 to 10 minutes, depending on the thickness. Transfer the chops to a plate and tent with foil.
Place the skillet over medium-high heat (take care, the handle will still be hot). Add shallot and cook, stirring constantly, until browned and softened, about 1 minute. Add broth, vinegar and jelly and bring to a boil, whisking to dissolve the jelly. Cook, whisking constantly, until the liquid has reduced by half, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir the cornstarch mixture; add to the pan and bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, until the sauce is thickened, about 30 seconds. Remove from the heat and stir in half the mint along with any accumulated juices from the chops. Serve the chops topped with the sauce and the remaining mint.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

197	Calories
8g	Fat
11g	Carbs
20g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 197
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 11g	4%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 20g	40%
Total Fat 8g	10%
Saturated Fat 2g	12%
Cholesterol 62mg	21%
Vitamin A 177IU	4%
Vitamin C 1mg	1%
Folate 20mcg	5%
Sodium 234mg	10%
Calcium 23mg	2%
Iron 2mg	10%
Magnesium 23mg	5%
Potassium 314mg	7%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.