Pesto Lamb Chops

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons uncooked couscous
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons commercial pesto, divided
  • 8 (4-ounce) lamb loin chops, trimmed
  • 2 tomatoes, cut in half crosswise (about 1 pound)
  • Cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Preheat broiler.
  2. Bring broth to a boil in a medium saucepan; gradually stir in couscous. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes or until done. Fluff with a fork.
  3. While couscous stands, spread 2 tablespoons pesto over both sides of lamb. Spread 1 1/2 teaspoons pesto over cut sides of tomatoes. Place lamb and tomatoes on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray. Broil 5 minutes; turn lamb chops, and broil an additional 5 minutes or until desired degree of doneness. Serve with couscous.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

338 kcal 17% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 3.8g 8% DV
Total Fat 29.2g 37% DV
Carbs 14.8g 5% DV
Fiber 1g 4% DV
Sugar 2.5g 5% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 274mg 12% DV
Potassium 207.3mg 4% DV
Cholesterol 0.5mg

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 38.8mcg 4% DV
Vitamin C 6.9mg 8% DV
Calcium 82.3mg 6% DV
Iron 0.4mg 2% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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